Draper Middle School vs Hamilton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Draper Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
Hamilton Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | Draper Middle School Schenectady, New York | Hamilton Elementary School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #450 of 785 | #2256 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8540 of 15,369 | #41924 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 655 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 12% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Draper Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.8 vs 24.6).
- •Draper Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 12%).
- •Draper Middle School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Draper Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 85%).
- •Hamilton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.7).
- •Draper Middle School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 440.
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 Draper Middle School better than Hamilton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Draper Middle School ranks higher (45.8 vs 24.6 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 Draper Middle School and Hamilton Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Draper Middle School: 655. Hamilton Elementary School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Draper Middle School and Hamilton Elementary School rank in New York?
Draper Middle School is 450th of 785 and Hamilton Elementary School is 2256th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).