Dawnwood Middle School vs West Hollow Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 29 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
West Hollow Middle School
Melville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
968 students
| Measure | Dawnwood Middle School Centereach, New York | West Hollow Middle School Melville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #356 of 785 | #111 of 785 |
| National rank | #6704 of 15,369 | #1211 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 967 | 968 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 968 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 73% |
| city | Centereach | Melville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Hollow Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 54.3).
- •West Hollow Middle School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 54%).
- •West Hollow Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •West Hollow Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 47.1%).
- •West Hollow Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.0).
- •West Hollow Middle School is the larger school with 968 students compared with 967.
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 West Hollow Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Hollow Middle School ranks higher (81.8 vs 54.3 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 West Hollow Middle School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Centereach and Melville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawnwood Middle School: 967. West Hollow Middle School: 968. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawnwood Middle School and West Hollow Middle School rank in New York?
Dawnwood Middle School is 356th of 785 and West Hollow Middle School is 111th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).