Gaskill Preparatory School vs Henry J Kalfas Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.3 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
Henry J Kalfas Magnet School
Niagara Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
304 students
| Measure | Gaskill Preparatory School Niagara Falls, New York | Henry J Kalfas Magnet School Niagara Falls, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #741 of 785 | #2483 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13859 of 15,369 | #46478 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 447 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 6% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 15% |
| city | Niagara Falls | Niagara Falls |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaskill Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.5 vs 17.2).
- •Gaskill Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 15%).
- •Gaskill Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 6%).
- •Henry J Kalfas Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78% vs 79.4%).
- •Gaskill Preparatory School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.5).
- •Gaskill Preparatory School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 304.
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 Henry J Kalfas Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaskill Preparatory School ranks higher (19.5 vs 17.2 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 Gaskill Preparatory School and Henry J Kalfas Magnet School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Niagara Falls and Niagara Falls in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaskill Preparatory School: 447. Henry J Kalfas Magnet School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaskill Preparatory School and Henry J Kalfas Magnet School rank in New York?
Gaskill Preparatory School is 741st of 785 and Henry J Kalfas Magnet School is 2483rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).