Ballston Spa Middle School vs Richard H O'rourke 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.
Ballston Spa Middle School
Ballston Spa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
883 students
Richard H O'rourke Middle School
Burnt Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
| Measure | Ballston Spa Middle School Ballston Spa, New York | Richard H O'rourke Middle School Burnt Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #168 of 785 | #74 of 785 |
| National rank | #2437 of 15,369 | #640 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 883 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 883 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 67% |
| city | Ballston Spa | Burnt Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 74.5).
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 51%).
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 33%).
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.0).
- •Ballston Spa Middle School is the larger school with 883 students compared with 704.
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 Richard H O'rourke Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Richard H O'rourke Middle School ranks higher (86.0 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 Richard H O'rourke Middle School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Ballston Spa and Burnt Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballston Spa Middle School: 883. Richard H O'rourke Middle School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballston Spa Middle School and Richard H O'rourke Middle School rank in New York?
Ballston Spa Middle School is 168th of 785 and Richard H O'rourke Middle School is 74th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).