Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School vs Mary E Dardess Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 53 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School
Berne · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
365 students
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
| Measure | Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School Berne, New York | Mary E Dardess Elementary School Chatham, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #868 of 2,536 | #985 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14832 of 50,301 | #17077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 365 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 47% |
| city | Berne | Chatham |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 61.6).
- •Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Mary E Dardess Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 37.3%).
- •Mary E Dardess Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.1).
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 Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School better than Mary E Dardess Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School ranks higher (64.9 vs 61.6 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 Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School and Mary E Dardess Elementary School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Berne and Chatham in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School: 365. Mary E Dardess Elementary School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School and Mary E Dardess Elementary School rank in New York?
Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary School is 868th of 2,536 and Mary E Dardess Elementary School is 985th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).