Gates Chili Middle School vs Paul Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 5.5 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
Paul Road School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
| Measure | Gates Chili Middle School Rochester, New York | Paul Road School Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #421 of 785 | #1264 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7848 of 15,369 | #22927 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 838 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 838 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 49.0).
- •Paul Road School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Paul Road School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Paul Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 56.8%).
- •Gates Chili Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.9).
- •Gates Chili Middle School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 426.
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 Paul Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Road School ranks higher (53.2 vs 49.0 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 Gates Chili Middle School and Paul Road School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gates Chili Middle School: 838. Paul Road School: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gates Chili Middle School and Paul Road School rank in New York?
Gates Chili Middle School is 421st of 785 and Paul Road School is 1264th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).