Emerson J Dillon Middle School vs Theodore R Durgee Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 8.4 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
Theodore R Durgee Junior High School
Baldwinsville · Public other · Grades 8–9
848 students
| Measure | Emerson J Dillon Middle School Phoenix, New York | Theodore R Durgee Junior High School Baldwinsville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #340 of 785 | – |
| National rank | #6285 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 8–9 |
| Students | 509 | 848 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 848 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 57% |
| city | Phoenix | Baldwinsville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Theodore R Durgee Junior High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Theodore R Durgee Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Theodore R Durgee Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 52.7%).
- •Emerson J Dillon Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.3).
- •Theodore R Durgee Junior High School is the larger school with 848 students compared with 509.
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 Theodore R Durgee Junior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Emerson J Dillon Middle School and Theodore R Durgee Junior High School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Baldwinsville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson J Dillon Middle School: 509. Theodore R Durgee Junior High School: 848. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson J Dillon Middle School and Theodore R Durgee Junior High School rank in New York?
Emerson J Dillon Middle School is 340th of 785 and Theodore R Durgee Junior High School is unranked among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).