Berner Middle School vs Northwest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berner Middle School
Massapequa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,487 students
Northwest Elementary School
Amityville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
525 students
| Measure | Berner Middle School Massapequa, New York | Northwest Elementary School Amityville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 785 | #1302 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #479 of 15,369 | #23422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 1,487 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 42% |
| city | Massapequa | Amityville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berner Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 52.5).
- •Berner Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Berner Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Berner Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 71%).
- •Berner Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.5).
- •Berner Middle School is the larger school with 1,487 students compared with 525.
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 Berner Middle School better than Northwest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Berner Middle School ranks higher (87.8 vs 52.5 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 Berner Middle School and Northwest Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Massapequa and Amityville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berner Middle School: 1,487. Northwest Elementary School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berner Middle School and Northwest Elementary School rank in New York?
Berner Middle School is 57th of 785 and Northwest Elementary School is 1302nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).