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Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts vs Special Music School

Public · Harlem (South)

Public · Upper West Side-Lincoln Square

Special Music School

Grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,12,SE

Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts and Special Music School are both public schools in Harlem (South) and Upper West Side-Lincoln Square. Special Music School rates higher on every metric we compare, including overall rating and ela proficiency. Overall: 26/100 (Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts) vs 100/100 (Special Music School).

How they compare

Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts compared with Special Music School, metric by metric
MetricWadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual ArtsSpecial Music School
Overall rating
26/100
100/100 (leads)
ELA proficiency
35%
100% (leads)
Math proficiency
16%
100% (leads)
Attendance
87%
96% (leads)
Student diversity
53%
80% (leads)
Average class size
23
23
Parent satisfaction
94/100
94/100
Program breadth
66/100
80/100 (leads)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts or Special Music School a better fit?
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts and Special Music School are both public schools in Harlem (South) and Upper West Side-Lincoln Square. Special Music School leads on overall rating, ela proficiency, and math proficiency. The right fit depends on your child — run a Smart Match to weigh these against your family's priorities.
How do Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts and Special Music School compare on test scores?
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts: 35% ELA proficiency and 16% math proficiency. Special Music School: 100% ELA and 100% math.
What grades do Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts and Special Music School serve?
Wadleigh Secondary School for the Performing & Visual Arts serves grades 06,07,08,09,10,11,12,SE; Special Music School serves grades 0K,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,12,SE.

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