Joseph McNeil School vs Lawrence Road Middle 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.
Joseph McNeil School
Hempstead · Public elementary · Grades 1–6
359 students
Lawrence Road Middle School
Hempstead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
623 students
| Measure | Joseph McNeil School Hempstead, New York | Lawrence Road Middle School Hempstead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2346 of 2,536 | #539 of 785 |
| National rank | #43788 of 50,301 | #10370 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 359 | 623 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 623 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.1% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| city | Hempstead | Hempstead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawrence Road Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 21.7).
- •Lawrence Road Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Lawrence Road Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Lawrence Road Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 67.1%).
- •Lawrence Road Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 15.0).
- •Lawrence Road Middle School is the larger school with 623 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 Joseph McNeil School better than Lawrence Road Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawrence Road Middle School ranks higher (37.5 vs 21.7 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 Joseph McNeil School and Lawrence Road Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Hempstead and Hempstead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joseph McNeil School: 359. Lawrence Road Middle School: 623. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joseph McNeil School and Lawrence Road Middle School rank in New York?
Joseph McNeil School is 2346th of 2,536 and Lawrence Road Middle School is 539th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).