Island Trees High School vs Plainedge Middle 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.
Island Trees High School
Levittown · Public high · Grades 9–12
701 students
Plainedge Middle School
Bethpage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
661 students
| Measure | Island Trees High School Levittown, New York | Plainedge Middle School Bethpage, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #182 of 1,079 | #33 of 785 |
| National rank | #270 of 16,910 | #295 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 701 | 661 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 661 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 78% |
| city | Levittown | Bethpage |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (89.5 vs 89.9).
- •Island Trees High School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 78%).
- •Island Trees High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 67%).
- •Plainedge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 37.2%).
- •Island Trees High School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 10.7).
- •Island Trees High School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 661.
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 Island Trees High School better than Plainedge Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Island Trees High School and Plainedge Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Levittown and Bethpage in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Island Trees High School: 701. Plainedge Middle School: 661. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Island Trees High School and Plainedge Middle School rank in New York?
Island Trees High School is 182nd of 1,079 and Plainedge Middle School is 33rd of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).