Athena Middle School vs Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.0 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
Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts
Rochester · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
500 students
| Measure | Athena Middle School Rochester, New York | Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #303 of 785 | #2059 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5715 of 15,369 | #38713 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 810 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | – |
| Math proficiency | 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 29.8).
- •Athena Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 90.6%).
- •Athena Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.7).
- •Athena Middle School is the larger school with 810 students compared with 500.
- •Athena Middle School is a public school while Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Athena Middle School ranks higher (58.9 vs 29.8 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 Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Athena Middle School: 810. Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Athena Middle School and Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts rank in New York?
Athena Middle School is 303rd of 785 and Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts is 2059th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).