Franklin Avenue School vs Pearl River Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Avenue School
Pearl River · Public elementary · Grades K–4
262 students
Pearl River Middle School
Pearl River · Public middle · Grades 5–7
501 students
| Measure | Franklin Avenue School Pearl River, New York | Pearl River Middle School Pearl River, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #243 of 2,536 | #87 of 785 |
| National rank | #2786 of 50,301 | #809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 262 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 16.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 69% |
| city | Pearl River | Pearl River |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.2 vs 84.6).
- •Franklin Avenue School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Franklin Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Pearl River Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 31.3%).
- •Pearl River Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.9).
- •Pearl River Middle School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 262.
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 Franklin Avenue School better than Pearl River 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 Franklin Avenue School and Pearl River Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pearl River and Pearl River in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Avenue School: 262. Pearl River Middle School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Avenue School and Pearl River Middle School rank in New York?
Franklin Avenue School is 243rd of 2,536 and Pearl River Middle School is 87th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).