Howard T Herber Middle School vs Maurice W Downing Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard T Herber Middle School
Malverne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
428 students
Maurice W Downing Primary School
Malverne · Public elementary · Grades K–2
382 students
| Measure | Howard T Herber Middle School Malverne, New York | Maurice W Downing Primary School Malverne, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #206 of 785 | #20 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3279 of 15,369 | #96 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 428 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 53% | – |
| city | Malverne | Malverne |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maurice W Downing Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 70.3).
- •Howard T Herber Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.7% vs 0.8%).
- •Howard T Herber Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.2).
- •Howard T Herber Middle School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 382.
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 Howard T Herber Middle School better than Maurice W Downing Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Maurice W Downing Primary School ranks higher (95.1 vs 70.3 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 Howard T Herber Middle School and Maurice W Downing Primary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Malverne and Malverne in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard T Herber Middle School: 428. Maurice W Downing Primary School: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard T Herber Middle School and Maurice W Downing Primary School rank in New York?
Howard T Herber Middle School is 206th of 785 and Maurice W Downing Primary School is 20th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).