Malta Avenue Elementary School vs Wood Road Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malta Avenue Elementary School
Ballston Spa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
345 students
Wood Road Elementary School
Ballston Spa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
| Measure | Malta Avenue Elementary School Ballston Spa, New York | Wood Road Elementary School Ballston Spa, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 2,536 | #803 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #2845 of 50,301 | #13336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 345 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 55% |
| city | Ballston Spa | Ballston Spa |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Malta Avenue Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 67.2).
- •Malta Avenue Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 55%).
- •Malta Avenue Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 54%).
- •Malta Avenue Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 45.7%).
- •Wood Road Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 12.3).
- •Wood Road Elementary School is the larger school with 477 students compared with 345.
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 Malta Avenue Elementary School better than Wood Road Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Malta Avenue Elementary School ranks higher (84.1 vs 67.2 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 Malta Avenue Elementary School and Wood Road Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ballston Spa and Ballston Spa in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malta Avenue Elementary School: 345. Wood Road Elementary School: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malta Avenue Elementary School and Wood Road Elementary School rank in New York?
Malta Avenue Elementary School is 248th of 2,536 and Wood Road Elementary School is 803rd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).