Central Park Middle School vs Paige Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.1 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
Paige Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
| Measure | Central Park Middle School Schenectady, New York | Paige Elementary School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #645 of 785 | #2170 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #12158 of 15,369 | #40725 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 600 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.3% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| 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 26.5).
- •Central Park Middle School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Paige Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 25%).
- •Paige Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 76.3%).
- •Central Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 12.0).
- •Central Park Middle School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 468.
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 Paige Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Park Middle School ranks higher (28.7 vs 26.5 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 Central Park Middle School and Paige Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Park Middle School: 600. Paige Elementary School: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Park Middle School and Paige Elementary School rank in New York?
Central Park Middle School is 645th of 785 and Paige Elementary School is 2170th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).