Lenape Elementary School vs New Paltz Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lenape Elementary School
New Paltz · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
368 students
New Paltz Middle School
New Paltz · Public middle · Grades 6–8
381 students
| Measure | Lenape Elementary School New Paltz, New York | New Paltz Middle School New Paltz, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #951 of 2,536 | #220 of 785 |
| National rank | #16190 of 50,301 | #3572 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 368 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 56% |
| city | New Paltz | New Paltz |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Paltz Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 62.9).
- •New Paltz Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Lenape Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •New Paltz Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 30.4%).
- •New Paltz Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 9.9).
- •New Paltz Middle School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 368.
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 Lenape Elementary School better than New Paltz Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), New Paltz Middle School ranks higher (68.9 vs 62.9 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 Lenape Elementary School and New Paltz Middle School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between New Paltz and New Paltz in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lenape Elementary School: 368. New Paltz Middle School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lenape Elementary School and New Paltz Middle School rank in New York?
Lenape Elementary School is 951st of 2,536 and New Paltz Middle School is 220th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).