Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School vs William Paca Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 525 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School
Shirley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
812 students
William Paca Middle School
Mastic Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,078 students
| Measure | Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School Shirley, New York | William Paca Middle School Mastic Beach, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1552 of 2,536 | #544 of 785 |
| National rank | #27919 of 50,301 | #10462 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 812 | 1,078 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 1,078 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 33% |
| city | Shirley | Mastic Beach |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 37.0).
- •Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 54.5%).
- •William Paca Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.5).
- •William Paca Middle School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 812.
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 Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School better than William Paca Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School ranks higher (46.0 vs 37.0 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 Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School and William Paca Middle School?
About 525 m in a straight line, between Shirley and Mastic Beach in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School: 812. William Paca Middle School: 1,078. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School and William Paca Middle School rank in New York?
Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School is 1552nd of 2,536 and William Paca Middle School is 544th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).