J William Leary Junior High School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J William Leary Junior High School
Massena · Public middle · Grades 7–8
388 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Massena · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
452 students
| Measure | J William Leary Junior High School Massena, New York | Jefferson Elementary School Massena, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #423 of 785 | #1307 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7998 of 15,369 | #23477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 388 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 43.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 51% |
| city | Massena | Massena |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 48.4).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.1% vs 49%).
- •J William Leary Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.3).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 452 students compared with 388.
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 William Leary Junior High School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (52.4 vs 48.4 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 J William Leary Junior High School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Massena and Massena in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J William Leary Junior High School: 388. Jefferson Elementary School: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J William Leary Junior High School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in New York?
J William Leary Junior High School is 423rd of 785 and Jefferson Elementary School is 1307th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).