Longwood Middle School vs West Middle Island School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.7 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
West Middle Island School
Middle Island · Public elementary · Grades K–4
697 students
| Measure | Longwood Middle School Middle Island, New York | West Middle Island School Middle Island, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #425 of 785 | #992 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8100 of 15,369 | #17171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 1,304 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 1,304 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 57% |
| city | Middle Island | Middle Island |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Middle Island School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 47.9).
- •West Middle Island School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 45%).
- •West Middle Island School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Longwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 45.8%).
- •West Middle Island School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.3).
- •Longwood Middle School is the larger school with 1,304 students compared with 697.
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 West Middle Island School?
On the Success Index (US), West Middle Island School ranks higher (61.5 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 West Middle Island School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Middle Island and Middle Island in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longwood Middle School: 1,304. West Middle Island School: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longwood Middle School and West Middle Island School rank in New York?
Longwood Middle School is 425th of 785 and West Middle Island School is 992nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).