Turtle Hook Middle School vs Walnut Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Turtle Hook Middle School
Uniondale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students
Walnut Street Elementary School
Uniondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
| Measure | Turtle Hook Middle School Uniondale, New York | Walnut Street Elementary School Uniondale, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #543 of 785 | #918 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10461 of 15,369 | #15638 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 637 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 637 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 60% |
| city | Uniondale | Uniondale |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 37.0).
- •Walnut Street Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 31%).
- •Walnut Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •Walnut Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 67.5%).
- •Turtle Hook Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.5).
- •Turtle Hook Middle School is the larger school with 637 students compared with 505.
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 Turtle Hook Middle School better than Walnut Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Street Elementary School ranks higher (63.8 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 Turtle Hook Middle School and Walnut Street Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Uniondale and Uniondale in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Turtle Hook Middle School: 637. Walnut Street Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Turtle Hook Middle School and Walnut Street Elementary School rank in New York?
Turtle Hook Middle School is 543rd of 785 and Walnut Street Elementary School is 918th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).