Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School vs South Salem Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School
Port Washington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,213 students
South Salem Elementary School
Port Washington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
| Measure | Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School Port Washington, New York | South Salem Elementary School Port Washington, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #49 of 785 | #205 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #396 of 15,369 | #1996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,213 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 1,213 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.2% | 2.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 72% |
| city | Port Washington | Port Washington |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 86.1).
- •Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 72%).
- •South Salem Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •South Salem Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.1% vs 6.2%).
- •Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.4).
- •Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School is the larger school with 1,213 students compared with 435.
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 Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School better than South Salem Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School ranks higher (88.6 vs 86.1 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 Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School and South Salem Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Port Washington and Port Washington in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School: 1,213. South Salem Elementary School: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School and South Salem Elementary School rank in New York?
Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School is 49th of 785 and South Salem Elementary School is 205th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).