James A Dever School vs Willow Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 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
Willow Road School
Franklin Square · Public elementary · Grades K–6
410 students
| Measure | James A Dever School Valley Stream, New York | Willow Road School Franklin Square, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #528 of 2,536 | #549 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8020 of 50,301 | #8299 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 437 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Valley Stream | Franklin Square |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.9 vs 74.5).
- •Willow Road School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •James A Dever School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 34.4%).
- •Willow Road School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 9.9).
- •James A Dever School is the larger school with 437 students compared with 410.
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 Willow Road 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 James A Dever School and Willow Road School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Valley Stream and Franklin Square in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A Dever School: 437. Willow Road School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A Dever School and Willow Road School rank in New York?
James A Dever School is 528th of 2,536 and Willow Road School is 549th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).