Cornwell Avenue School vs Howard T Herber Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornwell Avenue School
West Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
331 students
Howard T Herber Middle School
Malverne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
| Measure | Cornwell Avenue School West Hempstead, New York | Howard T Herber Middle School Malverne, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #767 of 2,536 | #206 of 785 |
| National rank | #12646 of 50,301 | #3279 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 331 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 0.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| city | West Hempstead | Malverne |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard T Herber Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 68.1).
- •Cornwell Avenue School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Cornwell Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Howard T Herber Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.7% vs 29%).
- •Howard T Herber Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 17.4).
- •Howard T Herber Middle School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 331.
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 Cornwell Avenue School better than Howard T Herber Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Howard T Herber Middle School ranks higher (70.3 vs 68.1 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 Cornwell Avenue School and Howard T Herber Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between West Hempstead and Malverne in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornwell Avenue School: 331. Howard T Herber Middle School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornwell Avenue School and Howard T Herber Middle School rank in New York?
Cornwell Avenue School is 767th of 2,536 and Howard T Herber Middle School is 206th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).