Ps/Is 224 vs South Bronx Academy for Applied Media
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ps/Is 224
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
169 students
South Bronx Academy for Applied Media
Bronx · Public middle · Grades 6–8
169 students
| Measure | Ps/Is 224 Bronx, New York | South Bronx Academy for Applied Media Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #776 of 785 | #729 of 785 |
| National rank | #14672 of 15,369 | #13682 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 169 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 6.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 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 14.2).
- •South Bronx Academy for Applied Media does better on math proficiency (19% vs 4%).
- •South Bronx Academy for Applied Media does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 10%).
- •South Bronx Academy for Applied Media does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97% vs 98.2%).
- •South Bronx Academy for Applied Media does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 7.3).
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 Ps/Is 224 better than South Bronx Academy for Applied Media?
On the Success Index (US), South Bronx Academy for Applied Media ranks higher (20.6 vs 14.2 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 Ps/Is 224 and South Bronx Academy for Applied Media?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ps/Is 224: 169. South Bronx Academy for Applied Media: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ps/Is 224 and South Bronx Academy for Applied Media rank in New York?
Ps/Is 224 is 776th 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).