Pulaski Elementary School vs Sandy Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pulaski Elementary School
Pulaski · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
Sandy Creek Middle School
Sandy Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
175 students
| Measure | Pulaski Elementary School Pulaski, New York | Sandy Creek Middle School Sandy Creek, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1573 of 2,536 | #379 of 785 |
| National rank | #28496 of 50,301 | #7107 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 422 | 175 |
| Enrollment | 422 | 175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Pulaski | Sandy Creek |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandy Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 45.2).
- •Sandy Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Sandy Creek Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Pulaski Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 56%).
- •Sandy Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 11.7).
- •Pulaski Elementary School is the larger school with 422 students compared with 175.
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 Pulaski Elementary School better than Sandy Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandy Creek Middle School ranks higher (52.4 vs 45.2 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 Pulaski Elementary School and Sandy Creek Middle School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Pulaski and Sandy Creek in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pulaski Elementary School: 422. Sandy Creek Middle School: 175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pulaski Elementary School and Sandy Creek Middle School rank in New York?
Pulaski Elementary School is 1573rd of 2,536 and Sandy Creek Middle School is 379th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).