Charlton Heights Elementary School vs Richard H O'rourke Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlton Heights Elementary School
Ballston Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
Richard H O'rourke Middle School
Burnt Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
| Measure | Charlton Heights Elementary School Ballston Lake, New York | Richard H O'rourke Middle School Burnt Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #270 of 2,536 | #74 of 785 |
| National rank | #3124 of 50,301 | #640 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 498 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 498 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 67% |
| city | Ballston Lake | Burnt Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 83.5).
- •Charlton Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Charlton Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Charlton Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 18.8%).
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.1).
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 498.
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 Charlton Heights Elementary School better than Richard H O'rourke Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Richard H O'rourke Middle School ranks higher (86.0 vs 83.5 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 Charlton Heights Elementary School and Richard H O'rourke Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Ballston Lake and Burnt Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlton Heights Elementary School: 498. Richard H O'rourke Middle School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlton Heights Elementary School and Richard H O'rourke Middle School rank in New York?
Charlton Heights Elementary School is 270th of 2,536 and Richard H O'rourke Middle School is 74th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).