Grundy Avenue School vs Merrimac School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 610 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grundy Avenue School
Holbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
Merrimac School
Holbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
| Measure | Grundy Avenue School Holbrook, New York | Merrimac School Holbrook, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1191 of 2,536 | #1293 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #21379 of 50,301 | #23335 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 452 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Holbrook | Holbrook |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grundy Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 52.6).
- •Grundy Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Grundy Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 30.4%).
- •Merrimac School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.6).
- •Grundy Avenue School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 358.
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 Grundy Avenue School better than Merrimac School?
On the Success Index (US), Grundy Avenue School ranks higher (55.4 vs 52.6 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 Grundy Avenue School and Merrimac School?
About 610 m in a straight line, between Holbrook and Holbrook in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grundy Avenue School: 452. Merrimac School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grundy Avenue School and Merrimac School rank in New York?
Grundy Avenue School is 1191st of 2,536 and Merrimac School is 1293rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).