Madiba Prep Middle School vs Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 181 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madiba Prep Middle School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
176 students
Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
77 students
| Measure | Madiba Prep Middle School Brooklyn, New York | Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #727 of 785 | #735 of 785 |
| National rank | #13656 of 15,369 | #13809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 176 | 77 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 77 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.5% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.7 vs 19.9).
- •Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Madiba Prep Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.5% vs 93.5%).
- •Madiba Prep Middle School does better on students per teacher (4.9 vs 5.5).
- •Madiba Prep Middle School is the larger school with 176 students compared with 77.
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 Madiba Prep Middle School better than Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Madiba Prep Middle School and Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business?
About 181 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madiba Prep Middle School: 176. Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business: 77. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madiba Prep Middle School and Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business rank in New York?
Madiba Prep Middle School is 727th of 785 and Whitelaw Reid Academy of Arts and Business is 735th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).