James A Farley Elementary School vs Willow Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James A Farley Elementary School
Stony Point · Public middle · Grades 4–6
533 students
Willow Grove Elementary School
Thiells · Public middle · Grades 4–6
567 students
| Measure | James A Farley Elementary School Stony Point, New York | Willow Grove Elementary School Thiells, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 785 | #499 of 785 |
| National rank | #8510 of 15,369 | #9548 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 533 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Stony Point | Thiells |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James A Farley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 41.3).
- •James A Farley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •James A Farley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 58.2%).
- •James A Farley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •Willow Grove Elementary School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 533.
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 Farley Elementary School better than Willow Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James A Farley Elementary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 41.3 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 James A Farley Elementary School and Willow Grove Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Stony Point and Thiells in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James A Farley Elementary School: 533. Willow Grove Elementary School: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James A Farley Elementary School and Willow Grove Elementary School rank in New York?
James A Farley Elementary School is 447th of 785 and Willow Grove Elementary School is 499th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).