Old Mill Road School vs Smith Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Mill Road School
Merrick · Public elementary · Grades K–6
461 students
Smith Street Elementary School
Uniondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Old Mill Road School Merrick, New York | Smith Street Elementary School Uniondale, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #653 of 2,536 | #731 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10466 of 50,301 | #12032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 461 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 61.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| city | Merrick | Uniondale |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Mill Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 69.0).
- •Old Mill Road School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Smith Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Old Mill Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 61.1%).
- •Smith Street Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.4).
- •Smith Street Elementary School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 461.
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 Old Mill Road School better than Smith Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Old Mill Road School ranks higher (71.2 vs 69.0 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 Old Mill Road School and Smith Street Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Merrick and Uniondale in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Mill Road School: 461. Smith Street Elementary School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Mill Road School and Smith Street Elementary School rank in New York?
Old Mill Road School is 653rd of 2,536 and Smith Street Elementary School is 731st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).