Smith Street Elementary School vs Turtle Hook Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 525 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smith Street Elementary School
Uniondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
Turtle Hook Middle School
Uniondale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students
| Measure | Smith Street Elementary School Uniondale, New York | Turtle Hook Middle School Uniondale, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #731 of 2,536 | #543 of 785 |
| National rank | #12032 of 50,301 | #10461 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 476 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 476 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 31% |
| city | Uniondale | Uniondale |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 37.0).
- •Smith Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •Smith Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •Smith Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.1% vs 67.5%).
- •Turtle Hook Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.1).
- •Turtle Hook Middle School is the larger school with 637 students compared with 476.
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 Smith Street Elementary School better than Turtle Hook Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith Street Elementary School ranks higher (69.0 vs 37.0 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 Smith Street Elementary School and Turtle Hook Middle School?
About 525 m in a straight line, between Uniondale and Uniondale in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smith Street Elementary School: 476. Turtle Hook Middle School: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smith Street Elementary School and Turtle Hook Middle School rank in New York?
Smith Street Elementary School is 731st of 2,536 and Turtle Hook Middle School is 543rd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).