Poestenkill Elementary School vs Tamarac Middle School High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poestenkill Elementary School
Poestenkill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Tamarac Middle School High School
Troy · Public other · Grades PK–12
576 students
| Measure | Poestenkill Elementary School Poestenkill, New York | Tamarac Middle School High School Troy, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #596 of 2,536 | – |
| National rank | #9334 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 334 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 37.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Poestenkill | Troy |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tamarac Middle School High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Poestenkill Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 37.3%).
- •Tamarac Middle School High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 15.9).
- •Tamarac Middle School High School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 334.
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 Poestenkill Elementary School better than Tamarac Middle School High 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 Poestenkill Elementary School and Tamarac Middle School High School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Poestenkill and Troy in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poestenkill Elementary School: 334. Tamarac Middle School High School: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poestenkill Elementary School and Tamarac Middle School High School rank in New York?
Poestenkill Elementary School is 596th of 2,536 and Tamarac Middle School High School is unranked among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).