Donald S Ray School vs Van Buren Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.2 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
Van Buren Elementary School
Baldwinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
| Measure | Donald S Ray School Baldwinsville, New York | Van Buren Elementary School Baldwinsville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #278 of 785 | #1207 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5201 of 15,369 | #21771 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 846 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 50% |
| city | Baldwinsville | Baldwinsville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald S Ray School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 54.9).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Donald S Ray School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Van Buren Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 29.6%).
- •Donald S Ray School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.3).
- •Donald S Ray School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 488.
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 Van Buren Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Donald S Ray School ranks higher (61.2 vs 54.9 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 Van Buren Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Baldwinsville and Baldwinsville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald S Ray School: 846. Van Buren Elementary School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald S Ray School and Van Buren Elementary School rank in New York?
Donald S Ray School is 278th of 785 and Van Buren Elementary School is 1207th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).