James A Dever School vs Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 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
Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School
Valley Stream · Public middle · Grades 7–9
937 students
| Measure | James A Dever School Valley Stream, New York | Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School Valley Stream, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #528 of 2,536 | #284 of 785 |
| National rank | #8020 of 50,301 | #5383 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 437 | 937 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 937 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| city | Valley Stream | Valley Stream |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A Dever School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 60.5).
- •James A Dever School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •James A Dever School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 45%).
- •James A Dever School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 48.2%).
- •James A Dever School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.6).
- •Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School is the larger school with 937 students compared with 437.
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 Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), James A Dever School ranks higher (74.9 vs 60.5 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 Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Valley Stream and Valley Stream in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A Dever School: 437. Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School: 937. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A Dever School and Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School rank in New York?
James A Dever School is 528th of 2,536 and Valley Stream Memorial Junior High School is 284th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).