Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School vs David Paterson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School
Hempstead · Public middle · Grades 7–8
748 students
David Paterson School
Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades K–6
388 students
| Measure | Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School Hempstead, New York | David Paterson School Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #713 of 785 | #1989 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13451 of 15,369 | #37203 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 748 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 748 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 86.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 39% |
| city | Hempstead | Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •David Paterson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 21.8).
- •David Paterson School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 14%).
- •David Paterson School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 86.6%).
- •Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.6).
- •Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School is the larger school with 748 students compared with 388.
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 Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School better than David Paterson School?
On the Success Index (US), David Paterson School ranks higher (32.0 vs 21.8 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 Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School and David Paterson School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hempstead and Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School: 748. David Paterson School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School and David Paterson School rank in New York?
Alverta B Gray Schultz Middle School is 713th of 785 and David Paterson School is 1989th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).