Burr Intermediate School vs Elwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burr Intermediate School
Commack · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
669 students
Elwood Middle School
Elwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
425 students
| Measure | Burr Intermediate School Commack, New York | Elwood Middle School Elwood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #617 of 2,536 | #118 of 785 |
| National rank | #9699 of 50,301 | #1340 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 669 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 669 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 67% |
| city | Commack | Elwood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 72.3).
- •Elwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 55%).
- •Elwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Burr Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 25.9%).
- •Elwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.9).
- •Burr Intermediate School is the larger school with 669 students compared with 425.
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 Burr Intermediate School better than Elwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Elwood Middle School ranks higher (80.9 vs 72.3 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 Burr Intermediate School and Elwood Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Commack and Elwood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Intermediate School: 669. Elwood Middle School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Intermediate School and Elwood Middle School rank in New York?
Burr Intermediate School is 617th of 2,536 and Elwood Middle School is 118th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).