Kensico School vs Westlake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kensico School
Valhalla · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
352 students
Westlake Middle School
Thornwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students
| Measure | Kensico School Valhalla, New York | Westlake Middle School Thornwood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #651 of 2,536 | #82 of 785 |
| National rank | #10448 of 50,301 | #753 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 352 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.3% | 10.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 76% |
| city | Valhalla | Thornwood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westlake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 71.2).
- •Westlake Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 58%).
- •Westlake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •Westlake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.9% vs 19.3%).
- •Westlake Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 11.4).
- •Westlake Middle School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 352.
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 Kensico School better than Westlake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Westlake Middle School ranks higher (85.1 vs 71.2 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 Kensico School and Westlake Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Valhalla and Thornwood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kensico School: 352. Westlake Middle School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kensico School and Westlake Middle School rank in New York?
Kensico School is 651st of 2,536 and Westlake Middle School is 82nd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).