Craig Elementary School vs Van Antwerp Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Craig Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
Van Antwerp Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students
| Measure | Craig Elementary School Schenectady, New York | Van Antwerp Middle School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #523 of 2,536 | #75 of 785 |
| National rank | #7880 of 50,301 | #653 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 377 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Antwerp Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 75.1).
- •Van Antwerp Middle School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Van Antwerp Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Craig Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 24%).
- •Van Antwerp Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.4).
- •Van Antwerp Middle School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 377.
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 Craig Elementary School better than Van Antwerp Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Antwerp Middle School ranks higher (85.9 vs 75.1 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 Craig Elementary School and Van Antwerp Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Craig Elementary School: 377. Van Antwerp Middle School: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Craig Elementary School and Van Antwerp Middle School rank in New York?
Craig Elementary School is 523rd of 2,536 and Van Antwerp Middle School is 75th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).