Central Park Middle School vs Mont Pleasant Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 1.9 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
Mont Pleasant Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Central Park Middle School Schenectady, New York | Mont Pleasant Middle School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #645 of 785 | #712 of 785 |
| National rank | #12158 of 15,369 | #13446 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 600 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 9% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Park Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 21.9).
- •Central Park Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •Central Park Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 13%).
- •Central Park Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.3% vs 80.5%).
- •Mont Pleasant Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.2).
- •Central Park Middle School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 569.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Central Park Middle School better than Mont Pleasant Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Park Middle School ranks higher (28.7 vs 21.9 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 Mont Pleasant Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Park Middle School: 600. Mont Pleasant Middle School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Park Middle School and Mont Pleasant Middle School rank in New York?
Central Park Middle School is 645th of 785 and Mont Pleasant Middle School is 712th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).