Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III vs School of Science and Applied Learning (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 50 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
School of Science and Applied Learning (The)
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III Bronx, New York | School of Science and Applied Learning (The) Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #628 of 785 | #2180 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11943 of 15,369 | #40879 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 256 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 27% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 26.3).
- •Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •School of Science and Applied Learning (The) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 96.9%).
- •School of Science and Applied Learning (The) does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.6).
- •School of Science and Applied Learning (The) is the larger school with 360 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 School of Science and Applied Learning (The)?
On the Success Index (US), Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III ranks higher (29.9 vs 26.3 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 School of Science and Applied Learning (The)?
About 50 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III: 256. School of Science and Applied Learning (The): 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III and School of Science and Applied Learning (The) rank in New York?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy III is 628th of 785 and School of Science and Applied Learning (The) is 2180th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).