Hemlock Elementary School vs West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hemlock Elementary School
Bay Shore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
609 students
West Middle School
Bay Shore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
906 students
| Measure | Hemlock Elementary School Bay Shore, New York | West Middle School Bay Shore, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2272 of 2,536 | #606 of 785 |
| National rank | #42297 of 50,301 | #11543 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 609 | 906 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 906 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | Bay Shore | Bay Shore |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 24.0).
- •West Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Hemlock Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 84.7%).
- •West Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.0).
- •West Middle School is the larger school with 906 students compared with 609.
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 Hemlock Elementary School better than West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), West Middle School ranks higher (31.9 vs 24.0 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 Hemlock Elementary School and West Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bay Shore and Bay Shore in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hemlock Elementary School: 609. West Middle School: 906. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hemlock Elementary School and West Middle School rank in New York?
Hemlock Elementary School is 2272nd of 2,536 and West Middle School is 606th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).