Dows Lane (K-3) School vs Irvington Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dows Lane (K-3) School
Irvington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
493 students
Irvington Middle School
Irvington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
392 students
| Measure | Dows Lane (K-3) School Irvington, New York | Irvington Middle School Irvington, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 96 Top 5% |
| State rank | #138 of 2,536 | #7 of 785 |
| National rank | #1059 of 50,301 | #34 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 493 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 83% |
| city | Irvington | Irvington |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irvington Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.7 vs 88.8).
- •Irvington Middle School does better on math proficiency (83% vs 82%).
- •Irvington Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 9.1%).
- •Irvington Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 14.1).
- •Dows Lane (K-3) School is the larger school with 493 students compared with 392.
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 Dows Lane (K-3) School better than Irvington Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Irvington Middle School ranks higher (95.7 vs 88.8 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 Dows Lane (K-3) School and Irvington Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Irvington and Irvington in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dows Lane (K-3) School: 493. Irvington Middle School: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dows Lane (K-3) School and Irvington Middle School rank in New York?
Dows Lane (K-3) School is 138th of 2,536 and Irvington Middle School is 7th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).