East Islip Middle School vs Idle Hour Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Islip Middle School
Islip Terrace · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
Idle Hour Elementary School
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
218 students
| Measure | East Islip Middle School Islip Terrace, New York | Idle Hour Elementary School Oakdale, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #190 of 785 | #354 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2889 of 15,369 | #4612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 758 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 758 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 5.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 64.5% |
| city | Islip Terrace | Oakdale |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idle Hour Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 72.2).
- •Idle Hour Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 61%).
- •Idle Hour Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 47%).
- •Idle Hour Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.5% vs 28.9%).
- •East Islip Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.8).
- •East Islip Middle School is the larger school with 758 students compared with 218.
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 East Islip Middle School better than Idle Hour Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Idle Hour Elementary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 72.2 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 East Islip Middle School and Idle Hour Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Islip Terrace and Oakdale in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Islip Middle School: 758. Idle Hour Elementary School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Islip Middle School and Idle Hour Elementary School rank in New York?
East Islip Middle School is 190th of 785 and Idle Hour Elementary School is 354th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).