Drake School vs Veronica E Connor Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drake School
North Tonawanda · Public elementary · Grades K–3
242 students
Veronica E Connor Middle School
Grand Island · Public middle · Grades 6–8
614 students
| Measure | Drake School North Tonawanda, New York | Veronica E Connor Middle School Grand Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1305 of 2,536 | #198 of 785 |
| National rank | #23467 of 50,301 | #3032 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 242 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 64% |
| city | North Tonawanda | Grand Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Veronica E Connor Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 52.4).
- •Veronica E Connor Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 44.5%).
- •Veronica E Connor Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 44.5%).
- •Veronica E Connor Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 56.2%).
- •Drake School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.2).
- •Veronica E Connor Middle School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 242.
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 Drake School better than Veronica E Connor Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Veronica E Connor Middle School ranks higher (71.5 vs 52.4 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 Drake School and Veronica E Connor Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between North Tonawanda and Grand Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drake School: 242. Veronica E Connor Middle School: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drake School and Veronica E Connor Middle School rank in New York?
Drake School is 1305th of 2,536 and Veronica E Connor Middle School is 198th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).