Farnsworth Middle School vs Guilderland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnsworth Middle School
Guilderland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,186 students
Guilderland Elementary School
Guilderland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
| Measure | Farnsworth Middle School Guilderland, New York | Guilderland Elementary School Guilderland, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #144 of 785 | #385 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #1923 of 15,369 | #5179 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,186 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 1,186 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 63% |
| city | Guilderland | Guilderland |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guilderland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 77.4).
- •Guilderland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 55%).
- •Guilderland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 27.2%).
- •Guilderland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 10.7).
- •Farnsworth Middle School is the larger school with 1,186 students compared with 470.
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 Farnsworth Middle School better than Guilderland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Guilderland Elementary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 77.4 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 Farnsworth Middle School and Guilderland Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Guilderland and Guilderland in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farnsworth Middle School: 1,186. Guilderland Elementary School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farnsworth Middle School and Guilderland Elementary School rank in New York?
Farnsworth Middle School is 144th of 785 and Guilderland Elementary School is 385th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).