Felix Festa Character Middle School vs Link Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Felix Festa Character Middle School
West Nyack · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
Link Elementary School
New City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
| Measure | Felix Festa Character Middle School West Nyack, New York | Link Elementary School New City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #199 of 785 | #269 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3041 of 15,369 | #3096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 612 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 67% |
| city | West Nyack | New City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Link Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 71.4).
- •Link Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Link Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Link Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 25.2%).
- •Link Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.5).
- •Felix Festa Character Middle School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 366.
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 Felix Festa Character Middle School better than Link Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Link Elementary School ranks higher (83.6 vs 71.4 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 Felix Festa Character Middle School and Link Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between West Nyack and New City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Felix Festa Character Middle School: 612. Link Elementary School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Felix Festa Character Middle School and Link Elementary School rank in New York?
Felix Festa Character Middle School is 199th of 785 and Link Elementary School is 269th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).