Merton Williams Middle School vs William S Hackett Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 336 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merton Williams Middle School
Hilton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
William S Hackett Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
| Measure | Merton Williams Middle School Hilton, New York | William S Hackett Middle School Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 785 | #590 of 785 |
| National rank | #2988 of 15,369 | #11282 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 615 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 68% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 24% |
| city | Hilton | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merton Williams Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 33.1).
- •Merton Williams Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 24%).
- •Merton Williams Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Merton Williams Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 68%).
- •William S Hackett Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.3).
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 Merton Williams Middle School better than William S Hackett Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Merton Williams Middle School ranks higher (71.7 vs 33.1 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 Merton Williams Middle School and William S Hackett Middle School?
About 336 km in a straight line, between Hilton and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merton Williams Middle School: 615. William S Hackett Middle School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merton Williams Middle School and William S Hackett Middle School rank in New York?
Merton Williams Middle School is 196th of 785 and William S Hackett Middle School is 590th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).