John Jay Middle School vs Meadow Pond Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Jay Middle School
Cross River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
630 students
Meadow Pond Elementary School
South Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | John Jay Middle School Cross River, New York | Meadow Pond Elementary School South Salem, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #16 of 785 | #24 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #88 of 15,369 | #130 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 630 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| city | Cross River | South Salem |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (93.8 vs 94.6).
- •Meadow Pond Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Meadow Pond Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •John Jay Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 12.5%).
- •John Jay Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.3).
- •John Jay Middle School is the larger school with 630 students compared with 359.
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 John Jay Middle School better than Meadow Pond Elementary 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 John Jay Middle School and Meadow Pond Elementary School?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Cross River and South Salem in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Jay Middle School: 630. Meadow Pond Elementary School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Jay Middle School and Meadow Pond Elementary School rank in New York?
John Jay Middle School is 16th of 785 and Meadow Pond Elementary School is 24th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).