John Ericsson Middle School 126 vs Middle School for Art and Philosphy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Ericsson Middle School 126
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
157 students
Middle School for Art and Philosphy
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
156 students
| Measure | John Ericsson Middle School 126 Brooklyn, New York | Middle School for Art and Philosphy Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #661 of 785 | #656 of 785 |
| National rank | #12472 of 15,369 | #12356 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 157 | 156 |
| Enrollment | 157 | 156 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (27.1 vs 27.7).
- •John Ericsson Middle School 126 does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Middle School for Art and Philosphy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •John Ericsson Middle School 126 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 89.7%).
- •John Ericsson Middle School 126 does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 10.4).
- •John Ericsson Middle School 126 is the larger school with 157 students compared with 156.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Ericsson Middle School 126 better than Middle School for Art and Philosphy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are John Ericsson Middle School 126 and Middle School for Art and Philosphy?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Ericsson Middle School 126: 157. Middle School for Art and Philosphy: 156. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Ericsson Middle School 126 and Middle School for Art and Philosphy rank in New York?
John Ericsson Middle School 126 is 661st of 785 and Middle School for Art and Philosphy is 656th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).