Arongen Elementary School vs Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 8.8 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 Junior/Senior High School
Mechanicville · Public high · Grades 6–12
717 students
| Measure | Arongen Elementary School Clifton Park, New York | Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School Mechanicville, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #656 of 2,536 | #888 of 1,079 |
| National rank | #10559 of 50,301 | #5424 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 589 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 63% |
| 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 61.5).
- •Arongen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 48%).
- •Arongen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 45.3%).
- •Arongen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.6).
- •Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School is the larger school with 717 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 Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Arongen Elementary School ranks higher (71.0 vs 61.5 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 Arongen Elementary School and Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Clifton Park and Mechanicville in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arongen Elementary School: 589. Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arongen Elementary School and Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School rank in New York?
Arongen Elementary School is 656th of 2,536 and Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School is 888th of 1,079 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).