Dawnwood Middle School vs Eugene Auer Memorial 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.
Dawnwood Middle School
Centereach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
967 students
Eugene Auer Memorial School
Lake Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
| Measure | Dawnwood Middle School Centereach, New York | Eugene Auer Memorial School Lake Grove, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 785 | #1198 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6704 of 15,369 | #21579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 967 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| city | Centereach | Lake Grove |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.3 vs 55.1).
- •Dawnwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Eugene Auer Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Eugene Auer Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 47.1%).
- •Dawnwood Middle School is the larger school with 967 students compared with 308.
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 Dawnwood Middle School better than Eugene Auer Memorial 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 Dawnwood Middle School and Eugene Auer Memorial School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Centereach and Lake Grove in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawnwood Middle School: 967. Eugene Auer Memorial School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawnwood Middle School and Eugene Auer Memorial School rank in New York?
Dawnwood Middle School is 356th of 785 and Eugene Auer Memorial School is 1198th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).