George Fischer Middle School vs Henry H Wells Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Fischer Middle School
Carmel · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,138 students
Henry H Wells Middle School
Brewster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
656 students
| Measure | George Fischer Middle School Carmel, New York | Henry H Wells Middle School Brewster, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #353 of 785 | #315 of 785 |
| National rank | #6650 of 15,369 | #5930 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,138 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| city | Carmel | Brewster |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry H Wells Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 54.5).
- •George Fischer Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Henry H Wells Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •George Fischer Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 38.1%).
- •Henry H Wells Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.4).
- •George Fischer Middle School is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 656.
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 George Fischer Middle School better than Henry H Wells Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry H Wells Middle School ranks higher (57.9 vs 54.5 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 George Fischer Middle School and Henry H Wells Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Carmel and Brewster in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Fischer Middle School: 1,138. Henry H Wells Middle School: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Fischer Middle School and Henry H Wells Middle School rank in New York?
George Fischer Middle School is 353rd of 785 and Henry H Wells Middle School is 315th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).