Hillside School vs Iroquois Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
Iroquois Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 5–8
614 students
| Measure | Hillside School Schenectady, New York | Iroquois Middle School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #177 of 2,536 | #66 of 785 |
| National rank | #1609 of 50,301 | #599 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 383 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 70% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (87.1 vs 86.4).
- •Hillside School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Hillside School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Iroquois Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 25.3%).
- •Hillside School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.6).
- •Iroquois Middle School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 383.
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 Hillside School better than Iroquois Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillside School and Iroquois Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside School: 383. Iroquois Middle School: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside School and Iroquois Middle School rank in New York?
Hillside School is 177th of 2,536 and Iroquois Middle School is 66th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).