Gowana Middle School vs Orenda Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 271 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gowana Middle School
Clifton Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
764 students
Orenda Elementary School
Clifton Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students
| Measure | Gowana Middle School Clifton Park, New York | Orenda Elementary School Clifton Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #62 of 785 | #457 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #511 of 15,369 | #6443 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 764 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 71% |
| city | Clifton Park | Clifton Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gowana Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 77.5).
- •Gowana Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Gowana Middle School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 61%).
- •Gowana Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 20.1%).
- •Gowana Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.1).
- •Gowana Middle School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 548.
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 Gowana Middle School better than Orenda Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gowana Middle School ranks higher (87.5 vs 77.5 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 Gowana Middle School and Orenda Elementary School?
About 271 m in a straight line, between Clifton Park and Clifton Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gowana Middle School: 764. Orenda Elementary School: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gowana Middle School and Orenda Elementary School rank in New York?
Gowana Middle School is 62nd of 785 and Orenda Elementary School is 457th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).