Otto L Shortell Middle School vs Peterboro Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otto L Shortell Middle School
Wampsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
355 students
Peterboro Street Elementary School
Canastota · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
260 students
| Measure | Otto L Shortell Middle School Wampsville, New York | Peterboro Street Elementary School Canastota, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #436 of 785 | #272 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #8295 of 15,369 | #3144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 355 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 30.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | – |
| Math proficiency | 40% | – |
| city | Wampsville | Canastota |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peterboro Street Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 47.0).
- •Peterboro Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.8% vs 41.4%).
- •Otto L Shortell Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.0).
- •Otto L Shortell Middle School is the larger school with 355 students compared with 260.
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 Otto L Shortell Middle School better than Peterboro Street Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Peterboro Street Elementary School ranks higher (83.5 vs 47.0 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 Otto L Shortell Middle School and Peterboro Street Elementary School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Wampsville and Canastota in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Otto L Shortell Middle School: 355. Peterboro Street Elementary School: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Otto L Shortell Middle School and Peterboro Street Elementary School rank in New York?
Otto L Shortell Middle School is 436th of 785 and Peterboro Street Elementary School is 272nd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).