Pulaski Street Elementary School vs Riverhead Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 501 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pulaski Street Elementary School
Riverhead · Public middle · Grades 5–6
797 students
Riverhead Middle School
Riverhead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
793 students
| Measure | Pulaski Street Elementary School Riverhead, New York | Riverhead Middle School Riverhead, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #609 of 785 | #566 of 785 |
| National rank | #11601 of 15,369 | #10802 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 797 | 793 |
| Enrollment | 797 | 793 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.3% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| city | Riverhead | Riverhead |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverhead Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.3 vs 31.6).
- •Riverhead Middle School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Pulaski Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Pulaski Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.3% vs 52.2%).
- •Riverhead Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.9).
- •Pulaski Street Elementary School is the larger school with 797 students compared with 793.
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 Street Elementary School better than Riverhead Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverhead Middle School ranks higher (35.3 vs 31.6 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 Pulaski Street Elementary School and Riverhead Middle School?
About 501 m in a straight line, between Riverhead and Riverhead in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pulaski Street Elementary School: 797. Riverhead Middle School: 793. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pulaski Street Elementary School and Riverhead Middle School rank in New York?
Pulaski Street Elementary School is 609th of 785 and Riverhead Middle School is 566th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).