Berner Middle School vs Park Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 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
Park Avenue School
Amityville · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
604 students
| Measure | Berner Middle School Massapequa, New York | Park Avenue School Amityville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 785 | #2063 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #479 of 15,369 | #38820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 1,487 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 1,487 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 28% |
| city | Massapequa | Amityville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berner Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 29.6).
- •Berner Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 28%).
- •Berner Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 29%).
- •Berner Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 74.2%).
- •Berner Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 13.1).
- •Berner Middle School is the larger school with 1,487 students compared with 604.
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 Park Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Berner Middle School ranks higher (87.8 vs 29.6 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 Berner Middle School and Park Avenue School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Massapequa and Amityville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berner Middle School: 1,487. Park Avenue School: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berner Middle School and Park Avenue School rank in New York?
Berner Middle School is 57th of 785 and Park Avenue School is 2063rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).