Cherokee Street Elementary School vs Ronkonkoma 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.
Cherokee Street Elementary School
Ronkonkoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
618 students
Ronkonkoma Middle School
Ronkonkoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | Cherokee Street Elementary School Ronkonkoma, New York | Ronkonkoma Middle School Ronkonkoma, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1340 of 2,536 | #149 of 785 |
| National rank | #23892 of 50,301 | #2103 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 618 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Ronkonkoma | Ronkonkoma |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ronkonkoma Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 51.8).
- •Ronkonkoma Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Ronkonkoma Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Cherokee Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 27.1%).
- •Cherokee Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.4).
- •Ronkonkoma Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 618.
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 Cherokee Street Elementary School better than Ronkonkoma Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ronkonkoma Middle School ranks higher (76.4 vs 51.8 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 Cherokee Street Elementary School and Ronkonkoma Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ronkonkoma and Ronkonkoma in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherokee Street Elementary School: 618. Ronkonkoma Middle School: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherokee Street Elementary School and Ronkonkoma Middle School rank in New York?
Cherokee Street Elementary School is 1340th of 2,536 and Ronkonkoma Middle School is 149th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).