Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi vs MS 53 Brian Piccolo
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi
Far Rockaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students
MS 53 Brian Piccolo
Far Rockaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
235 students
| Measure | Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi Far Rockaway, New York | MS 53 Brian Piccolo Far Rockaway, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 785 | #766 of 785 |
| National rank | #7831 of 15,369 | #14306 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 281 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7% |
| city | Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.1 vs 16.8).
- •Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7%).
- •Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 11%).
- •Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 94%).
- •MS 53 Brian Piccolo does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.8).
- •Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi is the larger school with 281 students compared with 235.
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 Vi better than MS 53 Brian Piccolo?
On the Success Index (US), Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi ranks higher (49.1 vs 16.8 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 Vi and MS 53 Brian Piccolo?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Far Rockaway and Far Rockaway in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi: 281. MS 53 Brian Piccolo: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi and MS 53 Brian Piccolo rank in New York?
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy Vi is 418th of 785 and MS 53 Brian Piccolo is 766th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).