James Wilson Young Middle School vs Sylvan Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 290 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Wilson Young Middle School
Bayport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
399 students
Sylvan Avenue Elementary School
Bayport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
318 students
| Measure | James Wilson Young Middle School Bayport, New York | Sylvan Avenue Elementary School Bayport, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #89 of 785 | #469 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #832 of 15,369 | #6784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 399 | 318 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 318 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 13.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 54.5% |
| city | Bayport | Bayport |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Wilson Young Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 76.9).
- •James Wilson Young Middle School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 54.5%).
- •Sylvan Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 57%).
- •Sylvan Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.8% vs 17.3%).
- •James Wilson Young Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.2).
- •James Wilson Young Middle School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 318.
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 Wilson Young Middle School better than Sylvan Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), James Wilson Young Middle School ranks higher (84.4 vs 76.9 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 Wilson Young Middle School and Sylvan Avenue Elementary School?
About 290 m in a straight line, between Bayport and Bayport in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Wilson Young Middle School: 399. Sylvan Avenue Elementary School: 318. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Wilson Young Middle School and Sylvan Avenue Elementary School rank in New York?
James Wilson Young Middle School is 89th of 785 and Sylvan Avenue Elementary School is 469th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).