Catskill Middle School vs Edward J Arthur Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catskill Middle School
Catskill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
264 students
Edward J Arthur Elementary School
Athens · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
177 students
| Measure | Catskill Middle School Catskill, New York | Edward J Arthur Elementary School Athens, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #431 of 785 | #1490 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8224 of 15,369 | #26882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 264 | 177 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 177 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.7% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| city | Catskill | Athens |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (47.3 vs 47.4).
- •Edward J Arthur Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Catskill Middle School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 27%).
- •Edward J Arthur Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 58.7%).
- •Catskill Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.8).
- •Catskill Middle School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 177.
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 Catskill Middle School better than Edward J Arthur Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Catskill Middle School and Edward J Arthur Elementary School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Catskill and Athens in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catskill Middle School: 264. Edward J Arthur Elementary School: 177. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catskill Middle School and Edward J Arthur Elementary School rank in New York?
Catskill Middle School is 431st of 785 and Edward J Arthur Elementary School is 1490th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).