Chatham Middle School vs Mary E Dardess Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 434 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chatham Middle School
Chatham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
226 students
Mary E Dardess Elementary School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
| Measure | Chatham Middle School Chatham, New York | Mary E Dardess Elementary School Chatham, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 785 | #985 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #4788 of 15,369 | #17077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 226 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 6.8 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Chatham | Chatham |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chatham Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 61.6).
- •Chatham Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Mary E Dardess Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Mary E Dardess Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 42.5%).
- •Chatham Middle School does better on students per teacher (6.8 vs 10.4).
- •Mary E Dardess Elementary School is the larger school with 365 students compared with 226.
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 Chatham Middle School better than Mary E Dardess Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chatham Middle School ranks higher (63.1 vs 61.6 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 Chatham Middle School and Mary E Dardess Elementary School?
About 434 m in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chatham Middle School: 226. Mary E Dardess Elementary School: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chatham Middle School and Mary E Dardess Elementary School rank in New York?
Chatham Middle School is 263rd of 785 and Mary E Dardess Elementary School is 985th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).