Buffalo Community Middle vs Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 81 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Community Middle
Buffalo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,160 students
Lake Middle School
Woodbury · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,165 students
| Measure | Buffalo Community Middle Buffalo, Minnesota | Lake Middle School Woodbury, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #96 of 266 | #24 of 266 |
| National rank | #3247 of 15,369 | #1413 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,160 | 1,165 |
| Enrollment | 1,160 | 1,165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 12.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 78% |
| city | Buffalo | Woodbury |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 70.4).
- •Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 64%).
- •Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 27.5%).
- •Buffalo Community Middle does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.8).
- •Lake Middle School is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 1,160.
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 Buffalo Community Middle better than Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Middle School ranks higher (80.5 vs 70.4 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 Buffalo Community Middle and Lake Middle School?
About 81 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Woodbury in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Community Middle: 1,160. Lake Middle School: 1,165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Community Middle and Lake Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Buffalo Community Middle is 96th of 266 and Lake Middle School is 24th of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).