Emerson J Dillon Middle School vs Harry E Elden Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson J Dillon Middle School
Phoenix · Public middle · Grades 5–8
509 students
Harry E Elden Elementary School
Baldwinsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
504 students
| Measure | Emerson J Dillon Middle School Phoenix, New York | Harry E Elden Elementary School Baldwinsville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #340 of 785 | #1505 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #6285 of 15,369 | #27217 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 509 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 43% |
| city | Phoenix | Baldwinsville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emerson J Dillon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.2 vs 46.9).
- •Emerson J Dillon Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 43%).
- •Emerson J Dillon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Harry E Elden Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 52.7%).
- •Emerson J Dillon Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 15.8).
- •Emerson J Dillon Middle School is the larger school with 509 students compared with 504.
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 Emerson J Dillon Middle School better than Harry E Elden Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Emerson J Dillon Middle School ranks higher (56.2 vs 46.9 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 Emerson J Dillon Middle School and Harry E Elden Elementary School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Baldwinsville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson J Dillon Middle School: 509. Harry E Elden Elementary School: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson J Dillon Middle School and Harry E Elden Elementary School rank in New York?
Emerson J Dillon Middle School is 340th of 785 and Harry E Elden Elementary School is 1505th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).