Mott Hall Bridges Academy vs Ps 156 Waverly
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 558 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mott Hall Bridges Academy
Brooklyn · Public middle · Grades 6–8
200 students
Ps 156 Waverly
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
| Measure | Mott Hall Bridges Academy Brooklyn, New York | Ps 156 Waverly Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #654 of 785 | #2134 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12301 of 15,369 | #40167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 200 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 200 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 94.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | Brooklyn | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.0 vs 27.4).
- •Ps 156 Waverly does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Mott Hall Bridges Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Ps 156 Waverly does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.8% vs 98.5%).
- •Mott Hall Bridges Academy does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.4).
- •Ps 156 Waverly is the larger school with 421 students compared with 200.
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 Mott Hall Bridges Academy better than Ps 156 Waverly?
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 Mott Hall Bridges Academy and Ps 156 Waverly?
About 558 m in a straight line, between Brooklyn and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mott Hall Bridges Academy: 200. Ps 156 Waverly: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mott Hall Bridges Academy and Ps 156 Waverly rank in New York?
Mott Hall Bridges Academy is 654th of 785 and Ps 156 Waverly is 2134th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).