Maurice W Downing Primary School vs Valley Stream North High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maurice W Downing Primary School
Malverne · Public elementary · Grades K–2
382 students
Valley Stream North High School
Franklin Square · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,260 students
| Measure | Maurice W Downing Primary School Malverne, New York | Valley Stream North High School Franklin Square, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #20 of 2,536 | #333 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #96 of 50,301 | #919 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 382 | 1,260 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 1,260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.8% | 36% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 76% |
| Math proficiency | – | 82% |
| city | Malverne | Franklin Square |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maurice W Downing Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.1 vs 82.7).
- •Maurice W Downing Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.8% vs 36%).
- •Valley Stream North High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.2).
- •Valley Stream North High School is the larger school with 1,260 students compared with 382.
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 Maurice W Downing Primary School better than Valley Stream North High School?
On the Success Index (US), Maurice W Downing Primary School ranks higher (95.1 vs 82.7 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 Maurice W Downing Primary School and Valley Stream North High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Malverne and Franklin Square in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maurice W Downing Primary School: 382. Valley Stream North High School: 1,260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maurice W Downing Primary School and Valley Stream North High School rank in New York?
Maurice W Downing Primary School is 20th of 2,536 and Valley Stream North High School is 333rd of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).