Edith L Slocum Elementary School vs Samoset Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edith L Slocum Elementary School
Ronkonkoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
257 students
Samoset Middle School
Lake Ronkonkoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
847 students
| Measure | Edith L Slocum Elementary School Ronkonkoma, New York | Samoset Middle School Lake Ronkonkoma, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #679 of 2,536 | #171 of 785 |
| National rank | #10998 of 50,301 | #2488 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 257 | 847 |
| Enrollment | 257 | 847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 64% |
| city | Ronkonkoma | Lake Ronkonkoma |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samoset Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 70.4).
- •Samoset Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 54.5%).
- •Edith L Slocum Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 54%).
- •Edith L Slocum Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 39.4%).
- •Samoset Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.7).
- •Samoset Middle School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 257.
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 Edith L Slocum Elementary School better than Samoset Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Samoset Middle School ranks higher (74.3 vs 70.4 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 Edith L Slocum Elementary School and Samoset Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Ronkonkoma and Lake Ronkonkoma in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edith L Slocum Elementary School: 257. Samoset Middle School: 847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edith L Slocum Elementary School and Samoset Middle School rank in New York?
Edith L Slocum Elementary School is 679th of 2,536 and Samoset Middle School is 171st of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).