Clarke Middle School vs Dutch Lane School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarke Middle School
Westbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
663 students
Dutch Lane School
Hicksville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
216 students
| Measure | Clarke Middle School Westbury, New York | Dutch Lane School Hicksville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #64 of 785 | #743 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #572 of 15,369 | #12186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 663 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 663 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 62% |
| city | Westbury | Hicksville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clarke Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 68.7).
- •Clarke Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Clarke Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Clarke Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 52.3%).
- •Dutch Lane School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 9.2).
- •Clarke Middle School is the larger school with 663 students compared with 216.
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 Clarke Middle School better than Dutch Lane School?
On the Success Index (US), Clarke Middle School ranks higher (86.7 vs 68.7 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 Clarke Middle School and Dutch Lane School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Westbury and Hicksville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarke Middle School: 663. Dutch Lane School: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarke Middle School and Dutch Lane School rank in New York?
Clarke Middle School is 64th of 785 and Dutch Lane School is 743rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).