Iroquois Middle School vs Lisha Kill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iroquois Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 5–8
614 students
Lisha Kill Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 5–8
640 students
| Measure | Iroquois Middle School Schenectady, New York | Lisha Kill Middle School Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 785 | #235 of 785 |
| National rank | #599 of 15,369 | #3976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 614 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| city | Schenectady | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iroquois Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.4 vs 67.1).
- •Iroquois Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Iroquois Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 46%).
- •Iroquois Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 38.6%).
- •Iroquois Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.1).
- •Lisha Kill Middle School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 614.
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 Iroquois Middle School better than Lisha Kill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Iroquois Middle School ranks higher (86.4 vs 67.1 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 Iroquois Middle School and Lisha Kill Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Schenectady and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iroquois Middle School: 614. Lisha Kill Middle School: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iroquois Middle School and Lisha Kill Middle School rank in New York?
Iroquois Middle School is 66th of 785 and Lisha Kill Middle School is 235th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).