Latham Ridge School vs Shaker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Latham Ridge School
Latham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
Shaker Middle School
Latham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,486 students
| Measure | Latham Ridge School Latham, New York | Shaker Middle School Latham, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #529 of 2,536 | #93 of 785 |
| National rank | #8024 of 50,301 | #865 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 433 | 1,486 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 1,486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 75% |
| city | Latham | Latham |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaker Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 74.9).
- •Shaker Middle School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Shaker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Shaker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 29.8%).
- •Shaker Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.1).
- •Shaker Middle School is the larger school with 1,486 students compared with 433.
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 Latham Ridge School better than Shaker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Shaker Middle School ranks higher (84.2 vs 74.9 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 Latham Ridge School and Shaker Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Latham and Latham in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Latham Ridge School: 433. Shaker Middle School: 1,486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Latham Ridge School and Shaker Middle School rank in New York?
Latham Ridge School is 529th of 2,536 and Shaker Middle School is 93rd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).