MS 255 Salk School of Science vs School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The)
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 255 Salk School of Science
New York · Public middle · Grades 6–8
378 students
School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The)
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
377 students
| Measure | MS 255 Salk School of Science New York, New York | School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 785 | #344 of 785 |
| National rank | #626 of 15,369 | #6379 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 378 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 56% |
| city | New York | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 55.9).
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science does better on math proficiency (92% vs 56%).
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 53%).
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 95.2%).
- •School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 18.0).
- •MS 255 Salk School of Science is the larger school with 378 students compared with 377.
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 MS 255 Salk School of Science better than School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The)?
On the Success Index (US), MS 255 Salk School of Science ranks higher (86.2 vs 55.9 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 MS 255 Salk School of Science and School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The)?
About 13 km in a straight line, between New York and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 255 Salk School of Science: 378. School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The): 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 255 Salk School of Science and School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) rank in New York?
MS 255 Salk School of Science is 72nd of 785 and School for Inquiry and Social Justice (The) is 344th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).