Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III vs MS 131
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 17 km 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 131
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
257 students
| Measure | Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III Bronx, New York | MS 131 New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #628 of 785 | #319 of 785 |
| National rank | #11943 of 15,369 | #5992 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 256 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 64% |
| city | Bronx | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 131 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 29.9).
- •MS 131 does better on math proficiency (64% vs 30%).
- •MS 131 does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 36%).
- •MS 131 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 96.9%).
- •MS 131 does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 11.6).
- •MS 131 is the larger school with 257 students compared with 256.
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 131?
On the Success Index (US), MS 131 ranks higher (57.6 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 131?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Bronx and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III: 256. MS 131: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III and MS 131 rank in New York?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III is 628th of 785 and MS 131 is 319th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).