Longwood Middle School vs Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longwood Middle School
Middle Island · Public middle · Grades 5–6
1,304 students
Ridge Elementary School
Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–4
684 students
| Measure | Longwood Middle School Middle Island, New York | Ridge Elementary School Ridge, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #425 of 785 | #625 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8100 of 15,369 | #9885 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,304 | 684 |
| Enrollment | 1,304 | 684 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| city | Middle Island | Ridge |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.1 vs 47.9).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 37.9%).
- •Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 16.3).
- •Longwood Middle School is the larger school with 1,304 students compared with 684.
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 Longwood Middle School better than Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (72.1 vs 47.9 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 Longwood Middle School and Ridge Elementary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Middle Island and Ridge in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longwood Middle School: 1,304. Ridge Elementary School: 684. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longwood Middle School and Ridge Elementary School rank in New York?
Longwood Middle School is 425th of 785 and Ridge Elementary School is 625th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).