Laurel Park Elementary School vs South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Park Elementary School
Brentwood · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
671 students
South Middle School
Brentwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
975 students
| Measure | Laurel Park Elementary School Brentwood, New York | South Middle School Brentwood, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2373 of 2,536 | #702 of 785 |
| National rank | #44166 of 50,301 | #13277 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 671 | 975 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 975 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| city | Brentwood | Brentwood |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 21.1).
- •Laurel Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Laurel Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 15%).
- •South Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.2% vs 89.1%).
- •South Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.3).
- •South Middle School is the larger school with 975 students compared with 671.
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 Laurel Park Elementary School better than South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Middle School ranks higher (22.8 vs 21.1 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 Laurel Park Elementary School and South Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Brentwood in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Park Elementary School: 671. South Middle School: 975. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Park Elementary School and South Middle School rank in New York?
Laurel Park Elementary School is 2373rd of 2,536 and South Middle School is 702nd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).