Draper Middle School vs Schalmont Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 5.2 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
Schalmont Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 5–8
537 students
| Measure | Draper Middle School Schenectady, New York | Schalmont Middle School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #450 of 785 | #304 of 785 |
| National rank | #8540 of 15,369 | #5746 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 655 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Schalmont Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 45.8).
- •Schalmont Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Schalmont Middle School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •Schalmont Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 41.2%).
- •Schalmont Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.7).
- •Draper Middle School is the larger school with 655 students compared with 537.
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 Schalmont Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Schalmont Middle School ranks higher (58.8 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 Schalmont Middle School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Draper Middle School: 655. Schalmont Middle School: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Draper Middle School and Schalmont Middle School rank in New York?
Draper Middle School is 450th of 785 and Schalmont Middle School is 304th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).