Felix Festa Determination Middle School vs Laurel Plains Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 607 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Felix Festa Determination Middle School
West Nyack · Public middle · Grades 6–8
679 students
Laurel Plains Elementary School
New City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
| Measure | Felix Festa Determination Middle School West Nyack, New York | Laurel Plains Elementary School New City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #116 of 785 | #44 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1269 of 15,369 | #311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 679 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.7% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 82% |
| city | West Nyack | New City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Plains Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.8 vs 81.4).
- •Laurel Plains Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Laurel Plains Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 60%).
- •Laurel Plains Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 22.7%).
- •Laurel Plains Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.1).
- •Felix Festa Determination Middle School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 369.
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 Determination Middle School better than Laurel Plains Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Plains Elementary School ranks higher (92.8 vs 81.4 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 Determination Middle School and Laurel Plains Elementary School?
About 607 m in a straight line, between West Nyack and New City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Felix Festa Determination Middle School: 679. Laurel Plains Elementary School: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Felix Festa Determination Middle School and Laurel Plains Elementary School rank in New York?
Felix Festa Determination Middle School is 116th of 785 and Laurel Plains Elementary School is 44th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).