Francis X Hegarty Elementary School vs Long Beach Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School
Island Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
451 students
Long Beach Middle School
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
664 students
| Measure | Francis X Hegarty Elementary School Island Park, New York | Long Beach Middle School Long Beach, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #632 of 2,536 | #197 of 785 |
| National rank | #10055 of 50,301 | #3006 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 451 | 664 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 664 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Island Park | Long Beach |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.8 vs 71.6).
- •Francis X Hegarty Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Francis X Hegarty Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Long Beach Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 33.9%).
- •Long Beach Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.7).
- •Long Beach Middle School is the larger school with 664 students compared with 451.
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 Francis X Hegarty Elementary School better than Long Beach Middle 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 Francis X Hegarty Elementary School and Long Beach Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Island Park and Long Beach in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School: 451. Long Beach Middle School: 664. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis X Hegarty Elementary School and Long Beach Middle School rank in New York?
Francis X Hegarty Elementary School is 632nd of 2,536 and Long Beach Middle School is 197th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).