Lime Kiln Elementary School vs Pomona Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lime Kiln Elementary School
Suffern · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
584 students
Pomona Middle School
Suffern · Public middle · Grades 7–8
689 students
| Measure | Lime Kiln Elementary School Suffern, New York | Pomona Middle School Suffern, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2481 of 2,536 | #763 of 785 |
| National rank | #46439 of 50,301 | #14273 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 584 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 584 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 14% |
| city | Suffern | Suffern |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.3 vs 17.0).
- •Lime Kiln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Lime Kiln Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Pomona Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 90.8%).
- •Pomona Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.8).
- •Pomona Middle School is the larger school with 689 students compared with 584.
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 Lime Kiln Elementary School better than Pomona Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lime Kiln Elementary School and Pomona Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Suffern and Suffern in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lime Kiln Elementary School: 584. Pomona Middle School: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lime Kiln Elementary School and Pomona Middle School rank in New York?
Lime Kiln Elementary School is 2481st of 2,536 and Pomona Middle School is 763rd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).