Merrimac School vs Tamarac Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrimac School
Holbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
Tamarac Elementary School
Holbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
| Measure | Merrimac School Holbrook, New York | Tamarac Elementary School Holbrook, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1293 of 2,536 | #536 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #23335 of 50,301 | #8112 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 358 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| city | Holbrook | Holbrook |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tamarac Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 52.6).
- •Tamarac Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Tamarac Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Tamarac Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 30.4%).
- •Merrimac School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.1).
- •Tamarac Elementary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 358.
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 Merrimac School better than Tamarac Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Tamarac Elementary School ranks higher (74.8 vs 52.6 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 Merrimac School and Tamarac Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Holbrook and Holbrook in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrimac School: 358. Tamarac Elementary School: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrimac School and Tamarac Elementary School rank in New York?
Merrimac School is 1293rd of 2,536 and Tamarac Elementary School is 536th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).