Dawnwood Middle School vs North Coleman Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.0 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
North Coleman Road School
Centereach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
399 students
| Measure | Dawnwood Middle School Centereach, New York | North Coleman Road School Centereach, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 785 | #1201 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6704 of 15,369 | #21601 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 967 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 54.5% |
| city | Centereach | Centereach |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.3 vs 55.1).
- •North Coleman Road School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 54%).
- •North Coleman Road School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 39%).
- •North Coleman Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 47.1%).
- •Dawnwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 22.2).
- •Dawnwood Middle School is the larger school with 967 students compared with 399.
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 North Coleman Road 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 North Coleman Road School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Centereach and Centereach in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawnwood Middle School: 967. North Coleman Road School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawnwood Middle School and North Coleman Road School rank in New York?
Dawnwood Middle School is 356th of 785 and North Coleman Road School is 1201st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).