Dawnwood Middle School vs Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.1 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
Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center
Centereach · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
478 students
| Measure | Dawnwood Middle School Centereach, New York | Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center Centereach, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #356 of 785 | #1525 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6704 of 15,369 | #27580 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 967 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Centereach | Centereach |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dawnwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 46.5).
- •Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 47.1%).
- •Dawnwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 25.2).
- •Dawnwood Middle School is the larger school with 967 students compared with 478.
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 Dawnwood Middle School better than Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center?
On the Success Index (US), Dawnwood Middle School ranks higher (54.3 vs 46.5 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 Dawnwood Middle School and Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Centereach and Centereach in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawnwood Middle School: 967. Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawnwood Middle School and Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center rank in New York?
Dawnwood Middle School is 356th of 785 and Unity Drive Kindergarten-Pre K Center is 1525th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).