Columbus Elementary School vs Westlake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 605 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elementary School
Thornwood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
481 students
Westlake Middle School
Thornwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students
| Measure | Columbus Elementary School Thornwood, New York | Westlake Middle School Thornwood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #229 of 2,536 | #82 of 785 |
| National rank | #2395 of 50,301 | #753 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 481 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 10.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 76% |
| city | Thornwood | Thornwood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.1 vs 85.1).
- •Westlake Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 55%).
- •Columbus Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 10.9%).
- •Westlake Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.4).
- •Columbus Elementary School is the larger school with 481 students compared with 477.
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 Columbus Elementary School better than Westlake Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Columbus Elementary School and Westlake Middle School?
About 605 m in a straight line, between Thornwood and Thornwood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus Elementary School: 481. Westlake Middle School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus Elementary School and Westlake Middle School rank in New York?
Columbus Elementary School is 229th of 2,536 and Westlake Middle School is 82nd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).