Kipp Tech Valley Charter School vs Menands School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School
Albany · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
840 students
Menands School
Menands · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
282 students
| Measure | Kipp Tech Valley Charter School Albany, New York | Menands School Menands, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2405 of 2,536 | #671 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #44661 of 50,301 | #10884 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 840 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 840 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Albany | Menands |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Menands School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.6 vs 20.3).
- •Menands School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 85.8%).
- •Menands School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 19.1).
- •Kipp Tech Valley Charter School is the larger school with 840 students compared with 282.
- •Kipp Tech Valley Charter School is a charter school while Menands School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kipp Tech Valley Charter School better than Menands School?
On the Success Index (US), Menands School ranks higher (70.6 vs 20.3 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 Kipp Tech Valley Charter School and Menands School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Albany and Menands in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School: 840. Menands School: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kipp Tech Valley Charter School and Menands School rank in New York?
Kipp Tech Valley Charter School is 2405th of 2,536 and Menands School is 671st of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).