Ballston Spa Middle School vs Malta Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballston Spa Middle School
Ballston Spa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
883 students
Malta Avenue Elementary School
Ballston Spa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
345 students
| Measure | Ballston Spa Middle School Ballston Spa, New York | Malta Avenue Elementary School Ballston Spa, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #168 of 785 | #248 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2437 of 15,369 | #2845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 883 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 883 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 82% |
| city | Ballston Spa | Ballston Spa |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malta Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 74.5).
- •Malta Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 64%).
- •Malta Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Malta Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 33%).
- •Ballston Spa Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.3).
- •Ballston Spa Middle School is the larger school with 883 students compared with 345.
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 Ballston Spa Middle School better than Malta Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Malta Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 74.5 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 Ballston Spa Middle School and Malta Avenue Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ballston Spa and Ballston Spa in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballston Spa Middle School: 883. Malta Avenue Elementary School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballston Spa Middle School and Malta Avenue Elementary School rank in New York?
Ballston Spa Middle School is 168th of 785 and Malta Avenue Elementary School is 248th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).