Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School vs Shatekon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School
Mechanicville · Public high · Grades 6–12
717 students
Shatekon Elementary School
Clifton Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students
| Measure | Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School Mechanicville, New York | Shatekon Elementary School Clifton Park, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #888 of 1,079 | #972 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5424 of 16,910 | #16605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 717 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.3% | 32.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| city | Mechanicville | Clifton Park |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.5 vs 62.3).
- •Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Shatekon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.5% vs 45.3%).
- •Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.3).
- •Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 560.
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 Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School better than Shatekon Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School and Shatekon Elementary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Mechanicville and Clifton Park in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School: 717. Shatekon Elementary School: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School and Shatekon Elementary School rank in New York?
Mechanicville Junior/Senior High School is 888th of 1,079 and Shatekon Elementary School is 972nd of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).