Fostertown School vs Gidney Avenue Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fostertown School
Newburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
594 students
Gidney Avenue Memorial School
Newburgh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
788 students
| Measure | Fostertown School Newburgh, New York | Gidney Avenue Memorial School Newburgh, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #871 of 2,536 | #2055 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #14905 of 50,301 | #38682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 594 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 24% |
| city | Newburgh | Newburgh |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fostertown School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.8 vs 29.8).
- •Fostertown School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 24%).
- •Fostertown School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 14%).
- •Fostertown School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.3% vs 58.9%).
- •Gidney Avenue Memorial School is the larger school with 788 students compared with 594.
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 Fostertown School better than Gidney Avenue Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Fostertown School ranks higher (64.8 vs 29.8 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 Fostertown School and Gidney Avenue Memorial School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Newburgh and Newburgh in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fostertown School: 594. Gidney Avenue Memorial School: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fostertown School and Gidney Avenue Memorial School rank in New York?
Fostertown School is 871st of 2,536 and Gidney Avenue Memorial School is 2055th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).