Nassakeag Elementary School vs Paul J Gelinas Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nassakeag Elementary School
East Setauket · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
551 students
Paul J Gelinas Junior High School
Setauket · Public middle · Grades 7–9
651 students
| Measure | Nassakeag Elementary School East Setauket, New York | Paul J Gelinas Junior High School Setauket, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #25 of 2,536 | #12 of 785 |
| National rank | #141 of 50,301 | #52 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 551 | 651 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 651 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 12.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 90% |
| city | East Setauket | Setauket |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (94.5 vs 95.0).
- •Nassakeag Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 90%).
- •Nassakeag Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Nassakeag Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 12.4%).
- •Paul J Gelinas Junior High School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.8).
- •Paul J Gelinas Junior High School is the larger school with 651 students compared with 551.
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 Nassakeag Elementary School better than Paul J Gelinas Junior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Nassakeag Elementary School and Paul J Gelinas Junior High School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between East Setauket and Setauket in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nassakeag Elementary School: 551. Paul J Gelinas Junior High School: 651. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nassakeag Elementary School and Paul J Gelinas Junior High School rank in New York?
Nassakeag Elementary School is 25th of 2,536 and Paul J Gelinas Junior High School is 12th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).