Arcadia Middle School vs Athena Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
673 students
Athena Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students
| Measure | Arcadia Middle School Rochester, New York | Athena Middle School Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #437 of 785 | #303 of 785 |
| National rank | #8300 of 15,369 | #5715 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 673 | 810 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 810 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 53% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Athena Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.9 vs 46.9).
- •Athena Middle School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 39%).
- •Athena Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Athena Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 50.2%).
- •Arcadia Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.5).
- •Athena Middle School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 673.
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 Arcadia Middle School better than Athena Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Athena Middle School ranks higher (58.9 vs 46.9 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 Arcadia Middle School and Athena Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia Middle School: 673. Athena Middle School: 810. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia Middle School and Athena Middle School rank in New York?
Arcadia Middle School is 437th of 785 and Athena Middle School is 303rd of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).