James A Dever School vs Maurice W Downing Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James A Dever School
Valley Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–6
437 students
Maurice W Downing Primary School
Malverne · Public elementary · Grades K–2
382 students
| Measure | James A Dever School Valley Stream, New York | Maurice W Downing Primary School Malverne, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #528 of 2,536 | #20 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8020 of 50,301 | #96 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 437 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 0.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Valley Stream | Malverne |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maurice W Downing Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 74.9).
- •Maurice W Downing Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.8% vs 22%).
- •James A Dever School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.2).
- •James A Dever School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 382.
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 James A Dever School better than Maurice W Downing Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Maurice W Downing Primary School ranks higher (95.1 vs 74.9 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 James A Dever School and Maurice W Downing Primary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Valley Stream and Malverne in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A Dever School: 437. Maurice W Downing Primary School: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A Dever School and Maurice W Downing Primary School rank in New York?
James A Dever School is 528th of 2,536 and Maurice W Downing Primary School is 20th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).