Acadia Middle School vs Orenda Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 168 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acadia Middle School
Clifton Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
Orenda Elementary School
Clifton Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
| Measure | Acadia Middle School Clifton Park, New York | Orenda Elementary School Clifton Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #76 of 785 | #457 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #678 of 15,369 | #6443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 761 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 71% |
| city | Clifton Park | Clifton Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acadia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 77.5).
- •Acadia Middle School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 71%).
- •Acadia Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Orenda Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 25.2%).
- •Acadia Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.1).
- •Acadia Middle School is the larger school with 761 students compared with 548.
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 Acadia Middle School better than Orenda Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Acadia Middle School ranks higher (85.6 vs 77.5 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 Acadia Middle School and Orenda Elementary School?
About 168 m in a straight line, between Clifton Park and Clifton Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acadia Middle School: 761. Orenda Elementary School: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acadia Middle School and Orenda Elementary School rank in New York?
Acadia Middle School is 76th of 785 and Orenda Elementary School is 457th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).