Van Antwerp Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Schenectady, New York 12309 · Niskayuna Central School District
#75 of 785 middle schools in New York
#653 of 15,369 nationally
About Van Antwerp Middle School
Van Antwerp Middle School is a public middle located in Schenectady, in the Niskayuna Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 442 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 75th of 785 ranked middle schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (83th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 442.
There are 32 schools in Schenectady; Van Antwerp Middle School ranks 7th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)69%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Van Antwerp Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 69%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Van Antwerp Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hillside School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students · 224 m away
Howe Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students · 861 m away
Niskayuna High School
Schenectady · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,379 students · 1.1 km away
Schenectady High School
Schenectady · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,885 students · 1.5 km away
Jessie T Zoller Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students · 1.7 km away
Oneida Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
657 students · 2.0 km away
Central Park Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students · 2.0 km away
Rosendale School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students · 2.6 km away
Craig Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students · 2.6 km away
Paige Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students · 2.6 km away
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Roosevelt Middle School
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Lackawanna Middle School
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Morgan Road Middle School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Van Antwerp Middle School a good school?
Van Antwerp Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 85.9 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #75 of 785 in New York. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Van Antwerp Middle School rank in New York?
Van Antwerp Middle School ranks #75 of 785 middle schools in New York and #653 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Van Antwerp Middle School?
Van Antwerp Middle School had 442 students in 2025.
Is Van Antwerp Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Van Antwerp Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Van Antwerp Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Van Antwerp Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.