Medford Elementary School vs Saxton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 911 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Medford Elementary School
Patchogue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
513 students
Saxton Middle School
Patchogue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students
| Measure | Medford Elementary School Patchogue, New York | Saxton Middle School Patchogue, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1885 of 2,536 | #486 of 785 |
| National rank | #35044 of 50,301 | #9283 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 513 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.2% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Patchogue | Patchogue |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saxton Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.5 vs 35.4).
- •Saxton Middle School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Medford Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Medford Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 43%).
- •Saxton Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.9).
- •Saxton Middle School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 513.
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 Medford Elementary School better than Saxton Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Saxton Middle School ranks higher (42.5 vs 35.4 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 Medford Elementary School and Saxton Middle School?
About 911 m in a straight line, between Patchogue and Patchogue in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Medford Elementary School: 513. Saxton Middle School: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Medford Elementary School and Saxton Middle School rank in New York?
Medford Elementary School is 1885th of 2,536 and Saxton Middle School is 486th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).