Howell Road School vs James A Dever School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 742 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howell Road School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
599 students
James A Dever School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–6
437 students
| Measure | Howell Road School Valley Stream, New York | James A Dever School Valley Stream, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #681 of 2,536 | #528 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11014 of 50,301 | #8020 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 599 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 62% |
| city | Valley Stream | Valley Stream |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A Dever School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 70.4).
- •Howell Road School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Howell Road School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •James A Dever School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 34.6%).
- •James A Dever School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.3).
- •Howell Road School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 437.
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 Howell Road School better than James A Dever School?
On the Success Index (US), James A Dever School ranks higher (74.9 vs 70.4 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 Howell Road School and James A Dever School?
About 742 m in a straight line, between Valley Stream and Valley Stream in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell Road School: 599. James A Dever School: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell Road School and James A Dever School rank in New York?
Howell Road School is 681st of 2,536 and James A Dever School is 528th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).