Gates Chili Middle School vs Neil Armstrong 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.
Gates Chili Middle School
Rochester · Public middle · Grades 6–8
838 students
Neil Armstrong School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Gates Chili Middle School Rochester, New York | Neil Armstrong School Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #421 of 785 | #1439 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7848 of 15,369 | #25972 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 838 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 838 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (49.0 vs 48.8).
- •Neil Armstrong School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Neil Armstrong School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Gates Chili Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 60.3%).
- •Gates Chili Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.1).
- •Gates Chili Middle School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 400.
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 Gates Chili Middle School better than Neil Armstrong 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 Gates Chili Middle School and Neil Armstrong School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gates Chili Middle School: 838. Neil Armstrong School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gates Chili Middle School and Neil Armstrong School rank in New York?
Gates Chili Middle School is 421st of 785 and Neil Armstrong School is 1439th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).