Hiawatha School vs Ps/Is 87 Middle Village
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 67 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hiawatha School
Lake Ronkonkoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students
Ps/Is 87 Middle Village
Middle Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
541 students
| Measure | Hiawatha School Lake Ronkonkoma, New York | Ps/Is 87 Middle Village Middle Village, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1381 of 2,536 | #1141 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #24897 of 50,301 | #20470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 541 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| city | Lake Ronkonkoma | Middle Village |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps/Is 87 Middle Village scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 50.4).
- •Ps/Is 87 Middle Village does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Ps/Is 87 Middle Village does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Hiawatha School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 71.3%).
- •Ps/Is 87 Middle Village does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.6).
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 Hiawatha School better than Ps/Is 87 Middle Village?
On the Success Index (US), Ps/Is 87 Middle Village ranks higher (56.7 vs 50.4 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 Hiawatha School and Ps/Is 87 Middle Village?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Lake Ronkonkoma and Middle Village in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawatha School: 541. Ps/Is 87 Middle Village: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawatha School and Ps/Is 87 Middle Village rank in New York?
Hiawatha School is 1381st of 2,536 and Ps/Is 87 Middle Village is 1141st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).