Bay Elementary School vs Medford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Elementary School
Patchogue · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
Medford Elementary School
Patchogue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
513 students
| Measure | Bay Elementary School Patchogue, New York | Medford Elementary School Patchogue, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1961 of 2,536 | #1885 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #36640 of 50,301 | #35044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 430 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| city | Patchogue | Patchogue |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Medford Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 32.9).
- •Medford Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Medford Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 33.7%).
- •Medford Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.3).
- •Medford Elementary School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 430.
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 Bay Elementary School better than Medford Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Medford Elementary School ranks higher (35.4 vs 32.9 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 Bay Elementary School and Medford Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Patchogue and Patchogue in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Elementary School: 430. Medford Elementary School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Elementary School and Medford Elementary School rank in New York?
Bay Elementary School is 1961st of 2,536 and Medford Elementary School is 1885th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).