Locust Valley Middle School vs Robert M Finley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locust Valley Middle School
Locust Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–9
427 students
Robert M Finley Middle School
Glen Cove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students
| Measure | Locust Valley Middle School Locust Valley, New York | Robert M Finley Middle School Glen Cove, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 785 | #329 of 785 |
| National rank | #419 of 15,369 | #6154 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 427 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 427 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 52% |
| city | Locust Valley | Glen Cove |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust Valley Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 56.9).
- •Locust Valley Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 52%).
- •Locust Valley Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 43%).
- •Locust Valley Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 59.8%).
- •Locust Valley Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 9.6).
- •Robert M Finley Middle School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 427.
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 Locust Valley Middle School better than Robert M Finley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Locust Valley Middle School ranks higher (88.4 vs 56.9 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 Locust Valley Middle School and Robert M Finley Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Locust Valley and Glen Cove in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locust Valley Middle School: 427. Robert M Finley Middle School: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locust Valley Middle School and Robert M Finley Middle School rank in New York?
Locust Valley Middle School is 52nd of 785 and Robert M Finley Middle School is 329th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).