Francis L Stevens Elementary School vs Richard H O'rourke Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis L Stevens Elementary School
Ballston Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
Richard H O'rourke Middle School
Burnt Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
| Measure | Francis L Stevens Elementary School Ballston Lake, New York | Richard H O'rourke Middle School Burnt Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #189 of 2,536 | #74 of 785 |
| National rank | #1781 of 50,301 | #640 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 468 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 468 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 67% |
| city | Ballston Lake | Burnt Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (86.6 vs 86.0).
- •Francis L Stevens Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Francis L Stevens Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 65%).
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 19%).
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.7).
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 468.
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 Francis L Stevens Elementary School better than Richard H O'rourke Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Francis L Stevens Elementary School and Richard H O'rourke Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Ballston Lake and Burnt Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis L Stevens Elementary School: 468. Richard H O'rourke Middle School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis L Stevens Elementary School and Richard H O'rourke Middle School rank in New York?
Francis L Stevens Elementary School is 189th of 2,536 and Richard H O'rourke Middle School is 74th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).