Kernan Elementary School vs Parkway Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kernan Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades K–6
585 students
Parkway Middle School
Whitesboro · Public middle · Grades 6–6
246 students
| Measure | Kernan Elementary School Utica, New York | Parkway Middle School Whitesboro, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2351 of 2,536 | #123 of 785 |
| National rank | #43908 of 50,301 | #1473 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 585 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.5% | 28% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 77% |
| city | Utica | Whitesboro |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 21.5).
- •Parkway Middle School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 21%).
- •Parkway Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 19%).
- •Parkway Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28% vs 87.5%).
- •Kernan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.4).
- •Kernan Elementary School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 246.
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 Kernan Elementary School better than Parkway Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Middle School ranks higher (80.1 vs 21.5 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 Kernan Elementary School and Parkway Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Utica and Whitesboro in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kernan Elementary School: 585. Parkway Middle School: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kernan Elementary School and Parkway Middle School rank in New York?
Kernan Elementary School is 2351st of 2,536 and Parkway Middle School is 123rd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).