Signal Hill Elementary School vs Vanderbilt Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Signal Hill Elementary School
Dix Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
Vanderbilt Elementary School
Dix Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
708 students
| Measure | Signal Hill Elementary School Dix Hills, New York | Vanderbilt Elementary School Dix Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #389 of 2,536 | #450 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5209 of 50,301 | #6346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 672 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 71% |
| city | Dix Hills | Dix Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Signal Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 77.7).
- •Signal Hill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 24.9%).
- •Signal Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.2).
- •Vanderbilt Elementary School is the larger school with 708 students compared with 672.
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 Signal Hill Elementary School better than Vanderbilt Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Signal Hill Elementary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 77.7 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 Signal Hill Elementary School and Vanderbilt Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Dix Hills and Dix Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Signal Hill Elementary School: 672. Vanderbilt Elementary School: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Signal Hill Elementary School and Vanderbilt Elementary School rank in New York?
Signal Hill Elementary School is 389th of 2,536 and Vanderbilt Elementary School is 450th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).