Algonquin Middle School vs Poestenkill Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Algonquin Middle School
Averill Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
608 students
Poestenkill Elementary School
Poestenkill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Algonquin Middle School Averill Park, New York | Poestenkill Elementary School Poestenkill, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #121 of 785 | #596 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1373 of 15,369 | #9334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 608 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 608 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.9% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| city | Averill Park | Poestenkill |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Algonquin Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 72.9).
- •Algonquin Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Poestenkill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 28.9%).
- •Algonquin Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.9).
- •Algonquin Middle School is the larger school with 608 students compared with 334.
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 Algonquin Middle School better than Poestenkill Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Algonquin Middle School ranks higher (80.7 vs 72.9 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 Algonquin Middle School and Poestenkill Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Averill Park and Poestenkill in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Algonquin Middle School: 608. Poestenkill Elementary School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Algonquin Middle School and Poestenkill Elementary School rank in New York?
Algonquin Middle School is 121st of 785 and Poestenkill Elementary School is 596th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).