Ben Franklin Middle School vs Thomas A Edison Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.8 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
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
Tonawanda · Public elementary · Grades K–4
609 students
| Measure | Ben Franklin Middle School Buffalo, New York | Thomas A Edison Elementary School Tonawanda, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #385 of 785 | #851 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7208 of 15,369 | #14495 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 654 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 62% |
| city | Buffalo | Tonawanda |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 51.9).
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Thomas A Edison Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 46.3%).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.2).
- •Ben Franklin Middle School is the larger school with 654 students compared with 609.
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 Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas A Edison Elementary School ranks higher (65.5 vs 51.9 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 Ben Franklin Middle School and Thomas A Edison Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Tonawanda in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ben Franklin Middle School: 654. Thomas A Edison Elementary School: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ben Franklin Middle School and Thomas A Edison Elementary School rank in New York?
Ben Franklin Middle School is 385th of 785 and Thomas A Edison Elementary School is 851st of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).