Knickerbacker Middle School vs Rensselaer Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 354 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knickerbacker Middle School
Troy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
474 students
Rensselaer Park Elementary School
Troy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
419 students
| Measure | Knickerbacker Middle School Troy, New York | Rensselaer Park Elementary School Troy, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #578 of 785 | #1757 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #10991 of 15,369 | #32631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 474 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.9% | 65.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| city | Troy | Troy |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rensselaer Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 34.4).
- •Rensselaer Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Rensselaer Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •Knickerbacker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 65.9%).
- •Knickerbacker Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 9.7).
- •Knickerbacker Middle School is the larger school with 474 students compared with 419.
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 Knickerbacker Middle School better than Rensselaer Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rensselaer Park Elementary School ranks higher (39.0 vs 34.4 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 Knickerbacker Middle School and Rensselaer Park Elementary School?
About 354 m in a straight line, between Troy and Troy in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Knickerbacker Middle School: 474. Rensselaer Park Elementary School: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Knickerbacker Middle School and Rensselaer Park Elementary School rank in New York?
Knickerbacker Middle School is 578th of 785 and Rensselaer Park Elementary School is 1757th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).