South Avenue School vs South Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Avenue School
Beacon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
244 students
South Middle School
Newburgh · Public middle · Grades 6–8
782 students
| Measure | South Avenue School Beacon, New York | South Middle School Newburgh, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #947 of 2,536 | #604 of 785 |
| National rank | #16131 of 50,301 | #11520 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 244 | 782 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 782 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 19% |
| city | Beacon | Newburgh |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Avenue School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 32.0).
- •South Avenue School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •South Avenue School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 20%).
- •South Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 52.8%).
- •South Middle School is the larger school with 782 students compared with 244.
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 South Avenue School better than South Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), South Avenue School ranks higher (63.0 vs 32.0 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 South Avenue School and South Middle School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Beacon and Newburgh in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Avenue School: 244. South Middle School: 782. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Avenue School and South Middle School rank in New York?
South Avenue School is 947th of 2,536 and South Middle School is 604th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).