Gates Chili Middle School vs Walt Disney School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.0 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
Walt Disney School
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
| Measure | Gates Chili Middle School Rochester, New York | Walt Disney School Rochester, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #421 of 785 | #1858 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7848 of 15,369 | #34486 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 838 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 838 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 32% |
| city | Rochester | Rochester |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gates Chili Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 36.3).
- •Gates Chili Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Gates Chili Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Walt Disney School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 56.8%).
- •Gates Chili Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 13.0).
- •Gates Chili Middle School is the larger school with 838 students compared with 416.
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 Walt Disney School?
On the Success Index (US), Gates Chili Middle School ranks higher (49.0 vs 36.3 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 Walt Disney School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Rochester and Rochester in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gates Chili Middle School: 838. Walt Disney School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gates Chili Middle School and Walt Disney School rank in New York?
Gates Chili Middle School is 421st of 785 and Walt Disney School is 1858th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).