Central Park Middle School vs Islip Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 238 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Park Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
Islip Middle School
Islip · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
| Measure | Central Park Middle School Schenectady, New York | Islip Middle School Islip, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #645 of 785 | #295 of 785 |
| National rank | #12158 of 15,369 | #5618 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 600 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 54% |
| city | Schenectady | Islip |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Islip Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 28.7).
- •Islip Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 22%).
- •Islip Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Islip Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 76.3%).
- •Central Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.7).
- •Islip Middle School is the larger school with 601 students compared with 600.
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 Central Park Middle School better than Islip Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Islip Middle School ranks higher (59.4 vs 28.7 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 Central Park Middle School and Islip Middle School?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Islip in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Park Middle School: 600. Islip Middle School: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Park Middle School and Islip Middle School rank in New York?
Central Park Middle School is 645th of 785 and Islip Middle School is 295th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).