Arongen Elementary School vs Mechanicville Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arongen Elementary School
Clifton Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
589 students
Mechanicville Elementary School
Mechanicville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
| Measure | Arongen Elementary School Clifton Park, New York | Mechanicville Elementary School Mechanicville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #656 of 2,536 | #983 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10559 of 50,301 | #17006 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 589 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 58% |
| city | Clifton Park | Mechanicville |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arongen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 61.7).
- •Arongen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Mechanicville Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 48%).
- •Arongen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 52.3%).
- •Arongen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.6).
- •Mechanicville Elementary School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 589.
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 Arongen Elementary School better than Mechanicville Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Arongen Elementary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 61.7 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 Arongen Elementary School and Mechanicville Elementary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Clifton Park and Mechanicville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arongen Elementary School: 589. Mechanicville Elementary School: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arongen Elementary School and Mechanicville Elementary School rank in New York?
Arongen Elementary School is 656th of 2,536 and Mechanicville Elementary School is 983rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).