Sagamore Middle School vs Waverly Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sagamore Middle School
Holtsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
893 students
Waverly Avenue School
Holtsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
497 students
| Measure | Sagamore Middle School Holtsville, New York | Waverly Avenue School Holtsville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #231 of 785 | #1231 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3843 of 15,369 | #22189 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 893 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 893 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 37% |
| city | Holtsville | Holtsville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sagamore Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 54.3).
- •Sagamore Middle School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 37%).
- •Waverly Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Waverly Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 37.7%).
- •Sagamore Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.1).
- •Sagamore Middle School is the larger school with 893 students compared with 497.
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 Sagamore Middle School better than Waverly Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Sagamore Middle School ranks higher (67.7 vs 54.3 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 Sagamore Middle School and Waverly Avenue School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Holtsville and Holtsville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sagamore Middle School: 893. Waverly Avenue School: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sagamore Middle School and Waverly Avenue School rank in New York?
Sagamore Middle School is 231st of 785 and Waverly Avenue School is 1231st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).