Hiawatha School vs Seneca Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.6 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
Seneca Middle School
Holbrook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
928 students
| Measure | Hiawatha School Lake Ronkonkoma, New York | Seneca Middle School Holbrook, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1381 of 2,536 | #143 of 785 |
| National rank | #24897 of 50,301 | #1916 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 541 | 928 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 928 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.8% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 76% |
| city | Lake Ronkonkoma | Holbrook |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seneca Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 50.4).
- •Seneca Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 37%).
- •Seneca Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Seneca Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 38.8%).
- •Seneca Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.6).
- •Seneca Middle School is the larger school with 928 students compared with 541.
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 Seneca Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Seneca Middle School ranks higher (77.5 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 Seneca Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lake Ronkonkoma and Holbrook in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hiawatha School: 541. Seneca Middle School: 928. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hiawatha School and Seneca Middle School rank in New York?
Hiawatha School is 1381st of 2,536 and Seneca Middle School is 143rd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).