Donald S Ray School vs L Pearl Palmer Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald S Ray School
Baldwinsville · Public middle · Grades 6–7
846 students
L Pearl Palmer Elementary School
Baldwinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
| Measure | Donald S Ray School Baldwinsville, New York | L Pearl Palmer Elementary School Baldwinsville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 785 | #805 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5201 of 15,369 | #13368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 846 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 17.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 62% |
| city | Baldwinsville | Baldwinsville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L Pearl Palmer Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 61.2).
- •L Pearl Palmer Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •L Pearl Palmer Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •L Pearl Palmer Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 29.6%).
- •Donald S Ray School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.1).
- •Donald S Ray School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 467.
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 Donald S Ray School better than L Pearl Palmer Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), L Pearl Palmer Elementary School ranks higher (67.1 vs 61.2 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 Donald S Ray School and L Pearl Palmer Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Baldwinsville and Baldwinsville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald S Ray School: 846. L Pearl Palmer Elementary School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald S Ray School and L Pearl Palmer Elementary School rank in New York?
Donald S Ray School is 278th of 785 and L Pearl Palmer Elementary School is 805th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).