J V Forrestal Elementary School vs Rombout Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 970 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J V Forrestal Elementary School
Beacon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
234 students
Rombout Middle School
Beacon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students
| Measure | J V Forrestal Elementary School Beacon, New York | Rombout Middle School Beacon, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #719 of 2,536 | #338 of 785 |
| National rank | #11659 of 50,301 | #6276 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 234 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.1% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Beacon | Beacon |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J V Forrestal Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 56.3).
- •J V Forrestal Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •J V Forrestal Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •J V Forrestal Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.1% vs 43.9%).
- •J V Forrestal Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 9.7).
- •Rombout Middle School is the larger school with 592 students compared with 234.
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 J V Forrestal Elementary School better than Rombout Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), J V Forrestal Elementary School ranks higher (69.5 vs 56.3 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 J V Forrestal Elementary School and Rombout Middle School?
About 970 m in a straight line, between Beacon and Beacon in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J V Forrestal Elementary School: 234. Rombout Middle School: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J V Forrestal Elementary School and Rombout Middle School rank in New York?
J V Forrestal Elementary School is 719th of 2,536 and Rombout Middle School is 338th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).