Bay Trail Middle School vs Plank Road South Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay Trail Middle School
Penfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,094 students
Plank Road South Elementary School
Webster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
562 students
| Measure | Bay Trail Middle School Penfield, New York | Plank Road South Elementary School Webster, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #99 of 785 | #509 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #974 of 15,369 | #7612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,094 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 1,094 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 66% |
| city | Penfield | Webster |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bay Trail Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 75.6).
- •Bay Trail Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 66%).
- •Bay Trail Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 56%).
- •Plank Road South Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 23.8%).
- •Bay Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.4).
- •Bay Trail Middle School is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 562.
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 Trail Middle School better than Plank Road South Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bay Trail Middle School ranks higher (83.3 vs 75.6 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 Trail Middle School and Plank Road South Elementary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Penfield and Webster in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay Trail Middle School: 1,094. Plank Road South Elementary School: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay Trail Middle School and Plank Road South Elementary School rank in New York?
Bay Trail Middle School is 99th of 785 and Plank Road South Elementary School is 509th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).