Middle School for Art and Philosphy vs Riverdale Avenue Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 Middle School
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
98 students
| Measure | Middle School for Art and Philosphy Brooklyn, New York | Riverdale Avenue Middle School Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #656 of 785 | #749 of 785 |
| National rank | #12356 of 15,369 | #13949 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 156 | 98 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 98 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| 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 19.0).
- •Middle School for Art and Philosphy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •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 96.9%).
- •Riverdale Avenue Middle School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 10.4).
- •Middle School for Art and Philosphy is the larger school with 156 students compared with 98.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Middle School for Art and Philosphy ranks higher (27.7 vs 19.0 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 Middle 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 Middle School: 98. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle School for Art and Philosphy and Riverdale Avenue Middle School rank in New York?
Middle School for Art and Philosphy is 656th of 785 and Riverdale Avenue Middle School is 749th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).