Howell Road School vs Wheeler Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 841 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
Wheeler Avenue School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–6
608 students
| Measure | Howell Road School Valley Stream, New York | Wheeler Avenue School Valley Stream, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #681 of 2,536 | #496 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #11014 of 50,301 | #7298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 599 | 608 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 608 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.6% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 59% |
| city | Valley Stream | Valley Stream |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wheeler Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 70.4).
- •Howell Road School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Wheeler Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Wheeler Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 34.6%).
- •Wheeler Avenue School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.3).
- •Wheeler Avenue School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 599.
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 Wheeler Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Wheeler Avenue School ranks higher (76.1 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 Wheeler Avenue School?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Valley Stream and Valley Stream in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell Road School: 599. Wheeler Avenue School: 608. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell Road School and Wheeler Avenue School rank in New York?
Howell Road School is 681st of 2,536 and Wheeler Avenue School is 496th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).