Gaskill Preparatory School vs Harry F Abate Elementary 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.
Gaskill Preparatory School
Niagara Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
447 students
Harry F Abate Elementary School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades 2–6
650 students
| Measure | Gaskill Preparatory School Niagara Falls, New York | Harry F Abate Elementary School Niagara Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #741 of 785 | #2417 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13859 of 15,369 | #44896 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 2–6 |
| Students | 447 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 30% |
| city | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.5 vs 19.9).
- •Harry F Abate Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 18%).
- •Harry F Abate Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Gaskill Preparatory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.4% vs 83.2%).
- •Gaskill Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.1).
- •Harry F Abate Elementary School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 447.
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 Gaskill Preparatory School better than Harry F Abate Elementary 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 Gaskill Preparatory School and Harry F Abate Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaskill Preparatory School: 447. Harry F Abate Elementary School: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaskill Preparatory School and Harry F Abate Elementary School rank in New York?
Gaskill Preparatory School is 741st of 785 and Harry F Abate Elementary School is 2417th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).