Donald S Ray School vs Samoset Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 370 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
Samoset Middle School
Lake Ronkonkoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
847 students
| Measure | Donald S Ray School Baldwinsville, New York | Samoset Middle School Lake Ronkonkoma, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #278 of 785 | #171 of 785 |
| National rank | #5201 of 15,369 | #2488 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 846 | 847 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 64% |
| city | Baldwinsville | Lake Ronkonkoma |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samoset Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 61.2).
- •Samoset Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 48%).
- •Samoset Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 45%).
- •Donald S Ray School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 39.4%).
- •Samoset Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.4).
- •Samoset Middle School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 846.
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 Samoset Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Samoset Middle School ranks higher (74.3 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 Samoset Middle School?
About 370 km in a straight line, between Baldwinsville and Lake Ronkonkoma in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald S Ray School: 846. Samoset Middle School: 847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald S Ray School and Samoset Middle School rank in New York?
Donald S Ray School is 278th of 785 and Samoset Middle School is 171st of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).