MS 301 Paul L Dunbar vs South Bronx Academy for Applied Media
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 383 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MS 301 Paul L Dunbar
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
148 students
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
169 students
| Measure | MS 301 Paul L Dunbar Bronx, New York | South Bronx Academy for Applied Media Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #770 of 785 | #729 of 785 |
| National rank | #14357 of 15,369 | #13682 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 148 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 148 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 19% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Bronx Academy for Applied Media scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 16.5).
- •South Bronx Academy for Applied Media does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •South Bronx Academy for Applied Media does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •MS 301 Paul L Dunbar does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.9% vs 97%).
- •South Bronx Academy for Applied Media does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 8.2).
- •South Bronx Academy for Applied Media is the larger school with 169 students compared with 148.
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 301 Paul L Dunbar better than South Bronx Academy for Applied Media?
On the Success Index (US), South Bronx Academy for Applied Media ranks higher (20.6 vs 16.5 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 301 Paul L Dunbar and South Bronx Academy for Applied Media?
About 383 m in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 301 Paul L Dunbar: 148. South Bronx Academy for Applied Media: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 301 Paul L Dunbar and South Bronx Academy for Applied Media rank in New York?
MS 301 Paul L Dunbar is 770th of 785 and South Bronx Academy for Applied Media is 729th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).