Farnsworth Middle School vs Lisha Kill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 7.3 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
Lisha Kill Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 5–8
640 students
| Measure | Farnsworth Middle School Guilderland, New York | Lisha Kill Middle School Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 785 | #235 of 785 |
| National rank | #1923 of 15,369 | #3976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,186 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 1,186 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| city | Guilderland | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farnsworth Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.4 vs 67.1).
- •Farnsworth Middle School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Farnsworth Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •Farnsworth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.2% vs 38.6%).
- •Farnsworth Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.1).
- •Farnsworth Middle School is the larger school with 1,186 students compared with 640.
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 Lisha Kill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Farnsworth Middle School ranks higher (77.4 vs 67.1 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 Lisha Kill Middle School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Guilderland and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farnsworth Middle School: 1,186. Lisha Kill Middle School: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farnsworth Middle School and Lisha Kill Middle School rank in New York?
Farnsworth Middle School is 144th of 785 and Lisha Kill Middle School is 235th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).