Blue Point Elementary School vs South Ocean Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Point Elementary School
Blue Point · Public elementary · Grades K–5
218 students
South Ocean Middle School
Patchogue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
513 students
| Measure | Blue Point Elementary School Blue Point, New York | South Ocean Middle School Patchogue, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #963 of 2,536 | #487 of 785 |
| National rank | #16432 of 50,301 | #9305 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 218 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 218 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.8% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 42% |
| city | Blue Point | Patchogue |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Point Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 42.4).
- •Blue Point Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Blue Point Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 17%).
- •Blue Point Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 52.8%).
- •Blue Point Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 10.5).
- •South Ocean Middle School is the larger school with 513 students compared with 218.
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 Blue Point Elementary School better than South Ocean Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Point Elementary School ranks higher (62.5 vs 42.4 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 Blue Point Elementary School and South Ocean Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Blue Point and Patchogue in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Point Elementary School: 218. South Ocean Middle School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Point Elementary School and South Ocean Middle School rank in New York?
Blue Point Elementary School is 963rd of 2,536 and South Ocean Middle School is 487th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).