Lindenhurst Middle School vs West Gates Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lindenhurst Middle School
Lindenhurst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,260 students
West Gates Avenue School
Lindenhurst · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | Lindenhurst Middle School Lindenhurst, New York | West Gates Avenue School Lindenhurst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 785 | #1179 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4356 of 15,369 | #21061 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,260 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 44.5% |
| city | Lindenhurst | Lindenhurst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lindenhurst Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 55.9).
- •Lindenhurst Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 44.5%).
- •Lindenhurst Middle School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •West Gates Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 46.2%).
- •Lindenhurst Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.1).
- •Lindenhurst Middle School is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 303.
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 Lindenhurst Middle School better than West Gates Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Lindenhurst Middle School ranks higher (65.1 vs 55.9 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 Lindenhurst Middle School and West Gates Avenue School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Lindenhurst and Lindenhurst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lindenhurst Middle School: 1,260. West Gates Avenue School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lindenhurst Middle School and West Gates Avenue School rank in New York?
Lindenhurst Middle School is 248th of 785 and West Gates Avenue School is 1179th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).