Dobbs Ferry Middle School vs Dows Lane (K-3) School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dobbs Ferry Middle School
Dobbs Ferry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
Dows Lane (K-3) School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
493 students
| Measure | Dobbs Ferry Middle School Dobbs Ferry, New York | Dows Lane (K-3) School Irvington, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #90 of 785 | #138 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #846 of 15,369 | #1059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 345 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 9.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| city | Dobbs Ferry | Irvington |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dows Lane (K-3) School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 84.3).
- •Dows Lane (K-3) School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Dows Lane (K-3) School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 63%).
- •Dows Lane (K-3) School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.1% vs 17.4%).
- •Dobbs Ferry Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.1).
- •Dows Lane (K-3) School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 345.
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 Dobbs Ferry Middle School better than Dows Lane (K-3) School?
On the Success Index (US), Dows Lane (K-3) School ranks higher (88.8 vs 84.3 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 Dobbs Ferry Middle School and Dows Lane (K-3) School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Dobbs Ferry and Irvington in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dobbs Ferry Middle School: 345. Dows Lane (K-3) School: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dobbs Ferry Middle School and Dows Lane (K-3) School rank in New York?
Dobbs Ferry Middle School is 90th of 785 and Dows Lane (K-3) School is 138th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).