Helen B Duffield Elementary School vs Ronkonkoma Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 353 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Helen B Duffield Elementary School
Ronkonkoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
313 students
Ronkonkoma Middle School
Ronkonkoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
641 students
| Measure | Helen B Duffield Elementary School Ronkonkoma, New York | Ronkonkoma Middle School Ronkonkoma, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #463 of 2,536 | #149 of 785 |
| National rank | #6641 of 50,301 | #2103 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 313 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 72% |
| city | Ronkonkoma | Ronkonkoma |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (77.1 vs 76.4).
- •Ronkonkoma Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64.5%).
- •Helen B Duffield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 47%).
- •Helen B Duffield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 27.1%).
- •Ronkonkoma Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 10.4).
- •Ronkonkoma Middle School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 313.
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 Helen B Duffield Elementary School better than Ronkonkoma 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 Helen B Duffield Elementary School and Ronkonkoma Middle School?
About 353 m in a straight line, between Ronkonkoma and Ronkonkoma in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Helen B Duffield Elementary School: 313. Ronkonkoma Middle School: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Helen B Duffield Elementary School and Ronkonkoma Middle School rank in New York?
Helen B Duffield Elementary School is 463rd of 2,536 and Ronkonkoma Middle School is 149th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).