Hillside School vs Van Antwerp Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 224 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
Van Antwerp Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students
| Measure | Hillside School Schenectady, New York | Van Antwerp Middle School Schenectady, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #177 of 2,536 | #75 of 785 |
| National rank | #1609 of 50,301 | #653 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 383 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 24% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 69% |
| city | Schenectady | Schenectady |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 85.9).
- •Hillside School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Hillside School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Van Antwerp Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 25.3%).
- •Hillside School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.8).
- •Van Antwerp Middle School is the larger school with 442 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 Van Antwerp Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside School ranks higher (87.1 vs 85.9 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 Hillside School and Van Antwerp Middle School?
About 224 m in a straight line, between Schenectady and Schenectady in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside School: 383. Van Antwerp Middle School: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside School and Van Antwerp Middle School rank in New York?
Hillside School is 177th of 2,536 and Van Antwerp Middle School is 75th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).