McVey Elementary School vs Woodland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McVey Elementary School
East Meadow · Public elementary · Grades K–5
838 students
Woodland Middle School
East Meadow · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,141 students
| Measure | McVey Elementary School East Meadow, New York | Woodland Middle School East Meadow, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #43 of 2,536 | #78 of 785 |
| National rank | #303 of 50,301 | #713 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 838 | 1,141 |
| Enrollment | 838 | 1,141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 95% | 79% |
| city | East Meadow | East Meadow |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McVey Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.9 vs 85.4).
- •McVey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (95% vs 79%).
- •McVey Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 65%).
- •Woodland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 30.5%).
- •McVey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 10.8).
- •Woodland Middle School is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 838.
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 McVey Elementary School better than Woodland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), McVey Elementary School ranks higher (92.9 vs 85.4 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 McVey Elementary School and Woodland Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between East Meadow and East Meadow in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McVey Elementary School: 838. Woodland Middle School: 1,141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McVey Elementary School and Woodland Middle School rank in New York?
McVey Elementary School is 43rd of 2,536 and Woodland Middle School is 78th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).