Hempstead Elementary School vs Pomona Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hempstead Elementary School
Spring Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
459 students
Pomona Middle School
Suffern · Public middle · Grades 7–8
689 students
| Measure | Hempstead Elementary School Spring Valley, New York | Pomona Middle School Suffern, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2057 of 2,536 | #763 of 785 |
| National rank | #38687 of 50,301 | #14273 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 459 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.3% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 14% |
| city | Spring Valley | Suffern |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hempstead Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 17.0).
- •Hempstead Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Hempstead Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Hempstead Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.3% vs 85.6%).
- •Hempstead Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.4).
- •Pomona Middle School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 459.
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 Hempstead Elementary School better than Pomona Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hempstead Elementary School ranks higher (29.8 vs 17.0 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 Hempstead Elementary School and Pomona Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Spring Valley and Suffern in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hempstead Elementary School: 459. Pomona Middle School: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hempstead Elementary School and Pomona Middle School rank in New York?
Hempstead Elementary School is 2057th of 2,536 and Pomona Middle School is 763rd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).