MS 301 Paul L Dunbar vs Waterside School for Leadership
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 28 km 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
Waterside School for Leadership
Rockaway Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
148 students
| Measure | MS 301 Paul L Dunbar Bronx, New York | Waterside School for Leadership Rockaway Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #770 of 785 | #619 of 785 |
| National rank | #14357 of 15,369 | #11783 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 148 | 148 |
| Enrollment | 148 | 148 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 26% |
| city | Bronx | Rockaway Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterside School for Leadership scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 16.5).
- •Waterside School for Leadership does better on math proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Waterside School for Leadership does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Waterside School for Leadership does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 95.9%).
- •MS 301 Paul L Dunbar does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 9.9).
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 Waterside School for Leadership?
On the Success Index (US), Waterside School for Leadership ranks higher (30.8 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 Waterside School for Leadership?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Rockaway Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MS 301 Paul L Dunbar: 148. Waterside School for Leadership: 148. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MS 301 Paul L Dunbar and Waterside School for Leadership rank in New York?
MS 301 Paul L Dunbar is 770th of 785 and Waterside School for Leadership is 619th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).