Donald S Ray School vs Solvay Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 7.9 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
Solvay Middle School
Syracuse · Public middle · Grades 5–8
414 students
| Measure | Donald S Ray School Baldwinsville, New York | Solvay Middle School Syracuse, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 785 | #570 of 785 |
| National rank | #5201 of 15,369 | #10830 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 846 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 25% |
| city | Baldwinsville | Syracuse |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald S Ray School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 35.2).
- •Donald S Ray School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 25%).
- •Donald S Ray School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Donald S Ray School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 61.4%).
- •Solvay Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.4).
- •Donald S Ray School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 414.
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 Solvay Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Donald S Ray School ranks higher (61.2 vs 35.2 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 Solvay Middle School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Baldwinsville and Syracuse in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald S Ray School: 846. Solvay Middle School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald S Ray School and Solvay Middle School rank in New York?
Donald S Ray School is 278th of 785 and Solvay Middle School is 570th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).