Athena Middle School vs Merton Williams Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Athena Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students
Merton Williams Middle School
Hilton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
| Measure | Athena Middle School Rochester, New York | Merton Williams Middle School Hilton, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #303 of 785 | #196 of 785 |
| National rank | #5715 of 15,369 | #2988 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 810 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 59% |
| city | Rochester | Hilton |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merton Williams Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 58.9).
- •Merton Williams Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Merton Williams Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Merton Williams Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 45.9%).
- •Merton Williams Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.5).
- •Athena Middle School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 615.
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 Athena Middle School better than Merton Williams Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Merton Williams Middle School ranks higher (71.7 vs 58.9 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 Athena Middle School and Merton Williams Middle School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Hilton in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athena Middle School: 810. Merton Williams Middle School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athena Middle School and Merton Williams Middle School rank in New York?
Athena Middle School is 303rd of 785 and Merton Williams Middle School is 196th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).