Otto L Shortell Middle School vs Roberts Street Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 3.3 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
Roberts Street Middle School
Canastota · Public middle · Grades 5–8
370 students
| Measure | Otto L Shortell Middle School Wampsville, New York | Roberts Street Middle School Canastota, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 785 | #497 of 785 |
| National rank | #8295 of 15,369 | #9474 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 355 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 30% |
| city | Wampsville | Canastota |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otto L Shortell Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.0 vs 41.6).
- •Otto L Shortell Middle School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 30%).
- •Roberts Street Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 23%).
- •Otto L Shortell Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.4% vs 43.2%).
- •Otto L Shortell Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 9.7).
- •Roberts Street Middle School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 355.
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 Roberts Street Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Otto L Shortell Middle School ranks higher (47.0 vs 41.6 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 Roberts Street Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Wampsville and Canastota in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Otto L Shortell Middle School: 355. Roberts Street Middle School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Otto L Shortell Middle School and Roberts Street Middle School rank in New York?
Otto L Shortell Middle School is 436th of 785 and Roberts Street Middle School is 497th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).