Ben Franklin Middle School vs Herbert Hoover Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ben Franklin Middle School
Buffalo · Public middle · Grades 5–7
654 students
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Buffalo · Public middle · Grades 5–7
772 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Middle School Buffalo, New York | Herbert Hoover Middle School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 785 | #387 of 785 |
| National rank | #7208 of 15,369 | #7256 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 654 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (51.9 vs 51.7).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 46.3%).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 10.9).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School is the larger school with 772 students compared with 654.
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 Ben Franklin Middle School better than Herbert Hoover Middle 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 Ben Franklin Middle School and Herbert Hoover Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Middle School: 654. Herbert Hoover Middle School: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Middle School and Herbert Hoover Middle School rank in New York?
Ben Franklin Middle School is 385th of 785 and Herbert Hoover Middle School is 387th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).