McKenna Elementary School vs Northwest Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKenna Elementary School
Massapequa Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
485 students
Northwest Elementary School
Amityville · Public elementary · Grades K–2
525 students
| Measure | McKenna Elementary School Massapequa Park, New York | Northwest Elementary School Amityville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 2,536 | #1302 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1400 of 50,301 | #23422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 485 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| city | Massapequa Park | Amityville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKenna Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 52.5).
- •McKenna Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •McKenna Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •McKenna Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 71%).
- •Northwest Elementary School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 485.
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 McKenna Elementary School better than Northwest Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McKenna Elementary School ranks higher (87.7 vs 52.5 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 McKenna Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Massapequa Park and Amityville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKenna Elementary School: 485. Northwest Elementary School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKenna Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School rank in New York?
McKenna Elementary School is 165th of 2,536 and Northwest Elementary School is 1302nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).