Central Park Middle School vs Hillside School
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.
Central Park Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
600 students
Hillside School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
| Measure | Central Park Middle School Schenectady, New York | Hillside School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #645 of 785 | #177 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12158 of 15,369 | #1609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 600 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 25.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 72% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 28.7).
- •Hillside School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 22%).
- •Hillside School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 25%).
- •Hillside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 76.3%).
- •Central Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.8).
- •Central Park Middle School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 383.
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 Central Park Middle School better than Hillside School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside School ranks higher (87.1 vs 28.7 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 Central Park Middle School and Hillside School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Park Middle School: 600. Hillside School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Park Middle School and Hillside School rank in New York?
Central Park Middle School is 645th of 785 and Hillside School is 177th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).