Candlewood Middle School vs Vanderbilt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Candlewood Middle School
Dix Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
706 students
Vanderbilt Elementary School
Dix Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
708 students
| Measure | Candlewood Middle School Dix Hills, New York | Vanderbilt Elementary School Dix Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #55 of 785 | #450 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #457 of 15,369 | #6346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 706 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 71% |
| city | Dix Hills | Dix Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Candlewood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.0 vs 77.7).
- •Candlewood Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Candlewood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 63%).
- •Vanderbilt Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 27.8%).
- •Candlewood Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 14.2).
- •Vanderbilt Elementary School is the larger school with 708 students compared with 706.
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 Candlewood Middle School better than Vanderbilt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Candlewood Middle School ranks higher (88.0 vs 77.7 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 Candlewood Middle School and Vanderbilt Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Dix Hills and Dix Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Candlewood Middle School: 706. Vanderbilt Elementary School: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Candlewood Middle School and Vanderbilt Elementary School rank in New York?
Candlewood Middle School is 55th of 785 and Vanderbilt Elementary School is 450th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).