Tamarac Elementary School vs Waverly Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tamarac Elementary School
Holbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
Waverly Avenue School
Holtsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
497 students
| Measure | Tamarac Elementary School Holbrook, New York | Waverly Avenue School Holtsville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #536 of 2,536 | #1231 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8112 of 50,301 | #22189 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 421 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Holbrook | Holtsville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tamarac Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 54.3).
- •Tamarac Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Tamarac Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Waverly Avenue School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 27.6%).
- •Tamarac Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.1).
- •Waverly Avenue School is the larger school with 497 students compared with 421.
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 Tamarac Elementary School better than Waverly Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Tamarac Elementary School ranks higher (74.8 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 Tamarac Elementary School and Waverly Avenue School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Holbrook and Holtsville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tamarac Elementary School: 421. Waverly Avenue School: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tamarac Elementary School and Waverly Avenue School rank in New York?
Tamarac Elementary School is 536th of 2,536 and Waverly Avenue School is 1231st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).