Farnsworth Middle School vs Ralph Reed School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 218 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnsworth Middle School
Guilderland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,186 students
Ralph Reed School
Central Islip · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,192 students
| Measure | Farnsworth Middle School Guilderland, New York | Ralph Reed School Central Islip, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 785 | #685 of 785 |
| National rank | #1923 of 15,369 | #12987 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,186 | 1,192 |
| Enrollment | 1,186 | 1,192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 14% |
| city | Guilderland | Central Islip |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farnsworth Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 24.3).
- •Farnsworth Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 14%).
- •Farnsworth Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 25%).
- •Farnsworth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 61.9%).
- •Farnsworth Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.9).
- •Ralph Reed School is the larger school with 1,192 students compared with 1,186.
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 Farnsworth Middle School better than Ralph Reed School?
On the Success Index (US), Farnsworth Middle School ranks higher (77.4 vs 24.3 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 Farnsworth Middle School and Ralph Reed School?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Guilderland and Central Islip in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farnsworth Middle School: 1,186. Ralph Reed School: 1,192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farnsworth Middle School and Ralph Reed School rank in New York?
Farnsworth Middle School is 144th of 785 and Ralph Reed School is 685th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).