Pashley Elementary School vs Richard H O'rourke Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pashley Elementary School
Scotia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
Richard H O'rourke Middle School
Burnt Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
| Measure | Pashley Elementary School Scotia, New York | Richard H O'rourke Middle School Burnt Hills, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #334 of 2,536 | #74 of 785 |
| National rank | #4274 of 50,301 | #640 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 470 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 18.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 67% |
| city | Scotia | Burnt Hills |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 81.3).
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 64%).
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 20.6%).
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.9).
- •Richard H O'rourke Middle School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 470.
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 Pashley Elementary School better than Richard H O'rourke Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Richard H O'rourke Middle School ranks higher (86.0 vs 81.3 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 Pashley Elementary School and Richard H O'rourke Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Scotia and Burnt Hills in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pashley Elementary School: 470. Richard H O'rourke Middle School: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pashley Elementary School and Richard H O'rourke Middle School rank in New York?
Pashley Elementary School is 334th of 2,536 and Richard H O'rourke Middle School is 74th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).