Cottage Lane Elementary School vs South Orangetown Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottage Lane Elementary School
Blauvelt · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
636 students
South Orangetown Middle School
Blauvelt · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | Cottage Lane Elementary School Blauvelt, New York | South Orangetown Middle School Blauvelt, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #466 of 2,536 | #184 of 785 |
| National rank | #6740 of 50,301 | #2781 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 636 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 58% |
| city | Blauvelt | Blauvelt |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottage Lane Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 72.8).
- •Cottage Lane Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •Cottage Lane Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •South Orangetown Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 19.2%).
- •South Orangetown Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.8).
- •South Orangetown Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 636.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Cottage Lane Elementary School better than South Orangetown Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottage Lane Elementary School ranks higher (76.9 vs 72.8 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 Cottage Lane Elementary School and South Orangetown Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Blauvelt and Blauvelt in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Lane Elementary School: 636. South Orangetown Middle School: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Lane Elementary School and South Orangetown Middle School rank in New York?
Cottage Lane Elementary School is 466th of 2,536 and South Orangetown Middle School is 184th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).