DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16 vs Gates Chili Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
430 students
Gates Chili Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
838 students
| Measure | DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16 Rochester, New York | Gates Chili Middle School Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2473 of 2,536 | #421 of 785 |
| National rank | #46215 of 50,301 | #7848 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 430 | 838 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 838 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 43% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gates Chili Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 17.7).
- •Gates Chili Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 7%).
- •Gates Chili Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 7%).
- •Gates Chili Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 85.8%).
- •Gates Chili Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.3).
- •Gates Chili Middle School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 430.
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 DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16 better than Gates Chili Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gates Chili Middle School ranks higher (49.0 vs 17.7 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 DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16 and Gates Chili Middle School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16: 430. Gates Chili Middle School: 838. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16 and Gates Chili Middle School rank in New York?
DR David and Ruth Anderson Academy- School 16 is 2473rd of 2,536 and Gates Chili Middle School is 421st of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).