Bethlehem Central Middle School vs Elsmere Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 950 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethlehem Central Middle School
Delmar · Public middle · Grades 5–8
950 students
Elsmere Elementary School
Delmar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
236 students
| Measure | Bethlehem Central Middle School Delmar, New York | Elsmere Elementary School Delmar, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #119 of 785 | #119 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1354 of 15,369 | #934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 950 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 82% |
| city | Delmar | Delmar |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elsmere Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.3 vs 80.8).
- •Elsmere Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Elsmere Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 53%).
- •Elsmere Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 15.8%).
- •Elsmere Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.7).
- •Bethlehem Central Middle School is the larger school with 950 students compared with 236.
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 Bethlehem Central Middle School better than Elsmere Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elsmere Elementary School ranks higher (89.3 vs 80.8 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 Bethlehem Central Middle School and Elsmere Elementary School?
About 950 m in a straight line, between Delmar and Delmar in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethlehem Central Middle School: 950. Elsmere Elementary School: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethlehem Central Middle School and Elsmere Elementary School rank in New York?
Bethlehem Central Middle School is 119th of 785 and Elsmere Elementary School is 119th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).