Big Cross Street School vs Glens Falls Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Cross Street School
Glens Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
211 students
Glens Falls Middle School
Glens Falls · Public middle · Grades 5–8
610 students
| Measure | Big Cross Street School Glens Falls, New York | Glens Falls Middle School Glens Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1562 of 2,536 | #380 of 785 |
| National rank | #28296 of 50,301 | #7124 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 211 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 50% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 44% |
| city | Glens Falls | Glens Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glens Falls Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 45.4).
- •Big Cross Street School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Glens Falls Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Glens Falls Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 60.2%).
- •Big Cross Street School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.7).
- •Glens Falls Middle School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 211.
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 Big Cross Street School better than Glens Falls Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Glens Falls Middle School ranks higher (52.3 vs 45.4 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 Big Cross Street School and Glens Falls Middle School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Glens Falls and Glens Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Cross Street School: 211. Glens Falls Middle School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Cross Street School and Glens Falls Middle School rank in New York?
Big Cross Street School is 1562nd of 2,536 and Glens Falls Middle School is 380th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).