Bellport Middle School vs Verne W Critz Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellport Middle School
Bellport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
848 students
Verne W Critz Elementary School
East Patchogue · Public elementary · Grades K–3
269 students
| Measure | Bellport Middle School Bellport, New York | Verne W Critz Elementary School East Patchogue, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #489 of 785 | #1077 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9331 of 15,369 | #19089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 848 | 269 |
| Enrollment | 848 | 269 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 44.5% |
| city | Bellport | East Patchogue |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Verne W Critz Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 42.2).
- •Verne W Critz Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 40%).
- •Verne W Critz Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Verne W Critz Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 56.6%).
- •Bellport Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.3).
- •Bellport Middle School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 269.
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 Bellport Middle School better than Verne W Critz Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Verne W Critz Elementary School ranks higher (58.7 vs 42.2 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 Bellport Middle School and Verne W Critz Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Bellport and East Patchogue in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellport Middle School: 848. Verne W Critz Elementary School: 269. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellport Middle School and Verne W Critz Elementary School rank in New York?
Bellport Middle School is 489th of 785 and Verne W Critz Elementary School is 1077th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).