Heritage Middle School vs Vails Gate STEAM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Middle School
New Windsor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students
Vails Gate STEAM Academy
New Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
500 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle School New Windsor, New York | Vails Gate STEAM Academy New Windsor, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #483 of 785 | #2012 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #9143 of 15,369 | #37702 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 802 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 802 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| city | New Windsor | New Windsor |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 31.3).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 58.2%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.1).
- •Heritage Middle School is the larger school with 802 students compared with 500.
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 Heritage Middle School better than Vails Gate STEAM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle School ranks higher (43.1 vs 31.3 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 Heritage Middle School and Vails Gate STEAM Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between New Windsor and New Windsor in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle School: 802. Vails Gate STEAM Academy: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle School and Vails Gate STEAM Academy rank in New York?
Heritage Middle School is 483rd of 785 and Vails Gate STEAM Academy is 2012th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).