Draper Middle School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.8 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
Jefferson Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–4
671 students
| Measure | Draper Middle School Schenectady, New York | Jefferson Elementary School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #450 of 785 | #593 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8540 of 15,369 | #9258 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 655 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 29.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 61% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 45.8).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 35%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.5% vs 41.2%).
- •Draper Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.2).
- •Jefferson Elementary School is the larger school with 671 students compared with 655.
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 Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elementary School ranks higher (73.0 vs 45.8 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 Jefferson Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Draper Middle School: 655. Jefferson Elementary School: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Draper Middle School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in New York?
Draper Middle School is 450th of 785 and Jefferson Elementary School is 593rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).