Delaware Community School vs William S Hackett Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delaware Community School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
William S Hackett Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
| Measure | Delaware Community School Albany, New York | William S Hackett Middle School Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2330 of 2,536 | #590 of 785 |
| National rank | #43379 of 50,301 | #11282 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 276 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William S Hackett Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.1 vs 22.3).
- •Delaware Community School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •William S Hackett Middle School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •William S Hackett Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68% vs 81.5%).
- •William S Hackett Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 13.8).
- •William S Hackett Middle School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 276.
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 Delaware Community School better than William S Hackett Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), William S Hackett Middle School ranks higher (33.1 vs 22.3 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 Delaware Community School and William S Hackett Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delaware Community School: 276. William S Hackett Middle School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delaware Community School and William S Hackett Middle School rank in New York?
Delaware Community School is 2330th of 2,536 and William S Hackett Middle School is 590th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).