Henry H Wells Middle School vs Matthew Paterson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry H Wells Middle School
Brewster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
656 students
Matthew Paterson Elementary School
Patterson · Public elementary · Grades K–4
464 students
| Measure | Henry H Wells Middle School Brewster, New York | Matthew Paterson Elementary School Patterson, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #315 of 785 | #676 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5930 of 15,369 | #10957 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 656 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| city | Brewster | Patterson |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthew Paterson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 57.9).
- •Matthew Paterson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Matthew Paterson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Matthew Paterson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 38.1%).
- •Henry H Wells Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.6).
- •Henry H Wells Middle School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 464.
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 Henry H Wells Middle School better than Matthew Paterson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Matthew Paterson Elementary School ranks higher (70.5 vs 57.9 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 Henry H Wells Middle School and Matthew Paterson Elementary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Brewster and Patterson in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry H Wells Middle School: 656. Matthew Paterson Elementary School: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry H Wells Middle School and Matthew Paterson Elementary School rank in New York?
Henry H Wells Middle School is 315th of 785 and Matthew Paterson Elementary School is 676th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).