Merton Williams Middle School vs Terry Taylor Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merton Williams Middle School
Hilton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
Terry Taylor Elementary School
Spencerport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
| Measure | Merton Williams Middle School Hilton, New York | Terry Taylor Elementary School Spencerport, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 785 | #795 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2988 of 15,369 | #13183 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 615 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| city | Hilton | Spencerport |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merton Williams Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 67.4).
- •Terry Taylor Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Merton Williams Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Merton Williams Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 28.8%).
- •Merton Williams Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.7).
- •Merton Williams Middle School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 451.
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 Merton Williams Middle School better than Terry Taylor Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Merton Williams Middle School ranks higher (71.7 vs 67.4 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 Merton Williams Middle School and Terry Taylor Elementary School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Hilton and Spencerport in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merton Williams Middle School: 615. Terry Taylor Elementary School: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merton Williams Middle School and Terry Taylor Elementary School rank in New York?
Merton Williams Middle School is 196th of 785 and Terry Taylor Elementary School is 795th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).