Abram Lansing School vs Knickerbacker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abram Lansing School
Cohoes · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Knickerbacker Middle School
Troy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
474 students
| Measure | Abram Lansing School Cohoes, New York | Knickerbacker Middle School Troy, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1869 of 2,536 | #578 of 785 |
| National rank | #34664 of 50,301 | #10991 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 305 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 23% |
| city | Cohoes | Troy |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abram Lansing School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 34.4).
- •Abram Lansing School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Abram Lansing School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Knickerbacker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 83.9%).
- •Knickerbacker Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 9.8).
- •Knickerbacker Middle School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 305.
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 Abram Lansing School better than Knickerbacker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Abram Lansing School ranks higher (35.9 vs 34.4 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 Abram Lansing School and Knickerbacker Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Cohoes and Troy in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abram Lansing School: 305. Knickerbacker Middle School: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abram Lansing School and Knickerbacker Middle School rank in New York?
Abram Lansing School is 1869th of 2,536 and Knickerbacker Middle School is 578th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).