Middle School for Art and Philosphy vs Riverdale Avenue Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 602 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middle School for Art and Philosphy
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
156 students
Riverdale Avenue Community School
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
| Measure | Middle School for Art and Philosphy Brooklyn, New York | Riverdale Avenue Community School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #656 of 785 | #2446 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12356 of 15,369 | #45547 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 156 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle School for Art and Philosphy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 18.9).
- •Middle School for Art and Philosphy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Middle School for Art and Philosphy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Middle School for Art and Philosphy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 93.4%).
- •Middle School for Art and Philosphy does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.1).
- •Riverdale Avenue Community School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 156.
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 Middle School for Art and Philosphy better than Riverdale Avenue Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Middle School for Art and Philosphy ranks higher (27.7 vs 18.9 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 Middle School for Art and Philosphy and Riverdale Avenue Community School?
About 602 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle School for Art and Philosphy: 156. Riverdale Avenue Community School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle School for Art and Philosphy and Riverdale Avenue Community School rank in New York?
Middle School for Art and Philosphy is 656th of 785 and Riverdale Avenue Community School is 2446th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).