Grand Avenue Middle School vs Park Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Avenue Middle School
Bellmore · Public middle · Grades 7–8
916 students
Park Avenue School
North Merrick · Public elementary · Grades K–6
324 students
| Measure | Grand Avenue Middle School Bellmore, New York | Park Avenue School North Merrick, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #83 of 785 | #348 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #765 of 15,369 | #4551 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 916 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 916 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 67% |
| city | Bellmore | North Merrick |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Avenue Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 80.8).
- •Grand Avenue Middle School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Park Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Park Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 17%).
- •Grand Avenue Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.5).
- •Grand Avenue Middle School is the larger school with 916 students compared with 324.
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 Grand Avenue Middle School better than Park Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Grand Avenue Middle School ranks higher (84.9 vs 80.8 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 Grand Avenue Middle School and Park Avenue School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bellmore and North Merrick in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Avenue Middle School: 916. Park Avenue School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Avenue Middle School and Park Avenue School rank in New York?
Grand Avenue Middle School is 83rd of 785 and Park Avenue School is 348th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).