Gordon Creek Elementary School vs Malta Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon Creek Elementary School
Ballston Spa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
Malta Avenue Elementary School
Ballston Spa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
345 students
| Measure | Gordon Creek Elementary School Ballston Spa, New York | Malta Avenue Elementary School Ballston Spa, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #954 of 2,536 | #248 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #16250 of 50,301 | #2845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 451 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 82% |
| city | Ballston Spa | Ballston Spa |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malta Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 62.8).
- •Malta Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 50%).
- •Malta Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 46%).
- •Gordon Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 31%).
- •Gordon Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.3).
- •Gordon Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 345.
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 Gordon Creek Elementary School better than Malta Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Malta Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 62.8 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 Gordon Creek Elementary School and Malta Avenue Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ballston Spa and Ballston Spa in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gordon Creek Elementary School: 451. Malta Avenue Elementary School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gordon Creek Elementary School and Malta Avenue Elementary School rank in New York?
Gordon Creek Elementary School is 954th of 2,536 and Malta Avenue Elementary School is 248th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).