Dobbs Ferry Middle School vs Main Street School School (4-5)
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.
Dobbs Ferry Middle School
Dobbs Ferry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
345 students
Main Street School School (4-5)
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
277 students
| Measure | Dobbs Ferry Middle School Dobbs Ferry, New York | Main Street School School (4-5) Irvington, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #90 of 785 | #307 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #846 of 15,369 | #3905 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 345 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 8.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| city | Dobbs Ferry | Irvington |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dobbs Ferry Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 82.0).
- •Main Street School School (4-5) does better on math proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Main Street School School (4-5) does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Main Street School School (4-5) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 17.4%).
- •Dobbs Ferry Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 15.4).
- •Dobbs Ferry Middle School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 277.
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 Main Street School School (4-5)?
On the Success Index (US), Dobbs Ferry Middle School ranks higher (84.3 vs 82.0 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 Main Street School School (4-5)?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Dobbs Ferry and Irvington in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dobbs Ferry Middle School: 345. Main Street School School (4-5): 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dobbs Ferry Middle School and Main Street School School (4-5) rank in New York?
Dobbs Ferry Middle School is 90th of 785 and Main Street School School (4-5) is 307th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).