Sand Creek Middle School vs Shaker Road Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sand Creek Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 5–8
873 students
Shaker Road Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
354 students
| Measure | Sand Creek Middle School Albany, New York | Shaker Road Elementary School Albany, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 785 | #1151 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #5057 of 15,369 | #20622 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 873 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 873 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 52% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sand Creek Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 56.5).
- •Sand Creek Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Shaker Road Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 47.4%).
- •Sand Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.2).
- •Sand Creek Middle School is the larger school with 873 students compared with 354.
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 Sand Creek Middle School better than Shaker Road Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sand Creek Middle School ranks higher (62.0 vs 56.5 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 Sand Creek Middle School and Shaker Road Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sand Creek Middle School: 873. Shaker Road Elementary School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sand Creek Middle School and Shaker Road Elementary School rank in New York?
Sand Creek Middle School is 277th of 785 and Shaker Road Elementary School is 1151st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).