Montgomery Elementary School vs Valley Central Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montgomery Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades K–5
539 students
Valley Central Middle School
Montgomery · Public middle · Grades 6–8
945 students
| Measure | Montgomery Elementary School Montgomery, New York | Valley Central Middle School Montgomery, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #672 of 2,536 | #266 of 785 |
| National rank | #10887 of 50,301 | #4912 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 539 | 945 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 945 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 51% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 62.6).
- •Montgomery Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Montgomery Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Montgomery Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 39.9%).
- •Valley Central Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.8).
- •Valley Central Middle School is the larger school with 945 students compared with 539.
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 Montgomery Elementary School better than Valley Central Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery Elementary School ranks higher (70.6 vs 62.6 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 Montgomery Elementary School and Valley Central Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery Elementary School: 539. Valley Central Middle School: 945. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery Elementary School and Valley Central Middle School rank in New York?
Montgomery Elementary School is 672nd of 2,536 and Valley Central Middle School is 266th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).