Barnum Woods School vs Turtle Hook Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnum Woods School
East Meadow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
797 students
Turtle Hook Middle School
Uniondale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students
| Measure | Barnum Woods School East Meadow, New York | Turtle Hook Middle School Uniondale, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 2,536 | #543 of 785 |
| National rank | #365 of 50,301 | #10461 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 797 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 31% |
| city | East Meadow | Uniondale |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnum Woods School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.3 vs 37.0).
- •Barnum Woods School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 31%).
- •Barnum Woods School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 31%).
- •Barnum Woods School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 67.5%).
- •Turtle Hook Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 12.1).
- •Barnum Woods School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 637.
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 Barnum Woods School better than Turtle Hook Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Barnum Woods School ranks higher (92.3 vs 37.0 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 Barnum Woods School and Turtle Hook Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between East Meadow and Uniondale in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnum Woods School: 797. Turtle Hook Middle School: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnum Woods School and Turtle Hook Middle School rank in New York?
Barnum Woods School is 54th of 2,536 and Turtle Hook Middle School is 543rd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).