Maurice W Downing Primary School vs Willow Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.0 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
Willow Road School
Franklin Square · Public elementary · Grades K–6
410 students
| Measure | Maurice W Downing Primary School Malverne, New York | Willow Road School Franklin Square, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #20 of 2,536 | #549 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #96 of 50,301 | #8299 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 382 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.8% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| 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 74.5).
- •Maurice W Downing Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.8% vs 34.4%).
- •Willow Road School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.2).
- •Willow Road School is the larger school with 410 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 Willow Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Maurice W Downing Primary School ranks higher (95.1 vs 74.5 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 Willow Road School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Malverne and Franklin Square in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maurice W Downing Primary School: 382. Willow Road School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maurice W Downing Primary School and Willow Road School rank in New York?
Maurice W Downing Primary School is 20th of 2,536 and Willow Road School is 549th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).