Destine Preparatory Charter School vs Mont Pleasant Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Destine Preparatory Charter School
Schenectady · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
213 students
Mont Pleasant Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Destine Preparatory Charter School Schenectady, New York | Mont Pleasant Middle School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1884 of 2,536 | #712 of 785 |
| National rank | #35020 of 50,301 | #13446 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 213 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 213 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 13% |
| Math proficiency | – | 9% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Destine Preparatory Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.4 vs 21.9).
- •Destine Preparatory Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 80.5%).
- •Mont Pleasant Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 17.8).
- •Mont Pleasant Middle School is the larger school with 569 students compared with 213.
- •Destine Preparatory Charter School is a charter school while Mont Pleasant Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Destine Preparatory Charter School better than Mont Pleasant Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Destine Preparatory Charter School ranks higher (35.4 vs 21.9 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 Destine Preparatory Charter School and Mont Pleasant Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Destine Preparatory Charter School: 213. Mont Pleasant Middle School: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Destine Preparatory Charter School and Mont Pleasant Middle School rank in New York?
Destine Preparatory Charter School is 1884th of 2,536 and Mont Pleasant Middle School is 712th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).