Longwood Preparatory Academy vs MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 381 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longwood Preparatory Academy
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
352 students
MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
319 students
| Measure | Longwood Preparatory Academy Bronx, New York | MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #749 of 1,079 | #666 of 785 |
| National rank | #3733 of 16,910 | #12620 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 352 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 74.5% | 28% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longwood Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 26.3).
- •Longwood Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (74.5% vs 28%).
- •Longwood Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 27%).
- •Longwood Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 97.2%).
- •Longwood Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.0).
- •Longwood Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 352 students compared with 319.
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 Longwood Preparatory Academy better than MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz?
On the Success Index (US), Longwood Preparatory Academy ranks higher (68.3 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 Longwood Preparatory Academy and MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz?
About 381 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longwood Preparatory Academy: 352. MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longwood Preparatory Academy and MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz rank in New York?
Longwood Preparatory Academy is 749th of 1,079 and MS 302 Luisa Dessus Cruz is 666th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).