Armstrong Middle School vs Thelma Buffey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong Middle School
Flint · Public middle · Grades 6–8
656 students
Thelma Buffey Elementary
Flint · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
43 students
| Measure | Armstrong Middle School Flint, Michigan | Thelma Buffey Elementary Flint, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 485 | – |
| National rank | #10643 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 656 | 43 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 43 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 74.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | – |
| Math proficiency | 34% | – |
| city | Flint | Flint |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thelma Buffey Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.3 vs 36.0).
- •Thelma Buffey Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 75.9%).
- •Thelma Buffey Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.2).
- •Armstrong Middle School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 43.
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 Armstrong Middle School better than Thelma Buffey Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thelma Buffey Elementary ranks higher (40.3 vs 36.0 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 Armstrong Middle School and Thelma Buffey Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Flint and Flint in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong Middle School: 656. Thelma Buffey Elementary: 43. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong Middle School and Thelma Buffey Elementary rank in Michigan?
Armstrong Middle School is 334th of 485 and Thelma Buffey Elementary is unranked among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).