Black River School vs Starbuck Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black River School
Black River · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
572 students
Starbuck Elementary School
Watertown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
153 students
| Measure | Black River School Black River, New York | Starbuck Elementary School Watertown, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1361 of 2,536 | #2143 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #24508 of 50,301 | #40293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 572 | 153 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 153 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.7% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Black River | Watertown |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black River School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 27.2).
- •Black River School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Black River School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Black River School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.7% vs 71.9%).
- •Starbuck Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.4).
- •Black River School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 153.
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 Black River School better than Starbuck Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Black River School ranks higher (50.9 vs 27.2 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 Black River School and Starbuck Elementary School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Black River and Watertown in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black River School: 572. Starbuck Elementary School: 153. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black River School and Starbuck Elementary School rank in New York?
Black River School is 1361st of 2,536 and Starbuck Elementary School is 2143rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).