Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III vs MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 8 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
256 students
MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
230 students
| Measure | Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III Bronx, New York | MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #628 of 785 | #603 of 785 |
| National rank | #11943 of 15,369 | #11515 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 256 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 8.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 29.9).
- •MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 34%).
- •MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 96.9%).
- •MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 11.6).
- •Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III is the larger school with 256 students compared with 230.
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 Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III better than MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership?
On the Success Index (US), MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership ranks higher (32.0 vs 29.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III and MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership?
About 8 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III: 256. MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III and MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership rank in New York?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III is 628th of 785 and MS 129 Academy for Independent Learning and Leadership is 603rd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).