Garden City Middle School vs Stratford Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden City Middle School
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,034 students
Stratford Avenue School
Garden City · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
638 students
| Measure | Garden City Middle School Garden City, New York | Stratford Avenue School Garden City, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #24 of 785 | #157 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #164 of 15,369 | #1253 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 1,034 | 638 |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | 638 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.5% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 80% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden City Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 88.2).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 80%).
- •Stratford Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 74%).
- •Stratford Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2% vs 4.5%).
- •Garden City Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.2).
- •Garden City Middle School is the larger school with 1,034 students compared with 638.
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 Garden City Middle School better than Stratford Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Garden City Middle School ranks higher (92.0 vs 88.2 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 Garden City Middle School and Stratford Avenue School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden City Middle School: 1,034. Stratford Avenue School: 638. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden City Middle School and Stratford Avenue School rank in New York?
Garden City Middle School is 24th of 785 and Stratford Avenue School is 157th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).