Casey Middle School vs Transit Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Casey Middle School
East Amherst · Public middle · Grades 5–8
606 students
Transit Middle School
East Amherst · Public middle · Grades 5–8
912 students
| Measure | Casey Middle School East Amherst, New York | Transit Middle School East Amherst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #117 of 785 | #47 of 785 |
| National rank | #1281 of 15,369 | #392 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 606 | 912 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 912 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 79% |
| city | East Amherst | East Amherst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Transit Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 81.3).
- •Transit Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 73%).
- •Transit Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Transit Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 26.4%).
- •Casey Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.8).
- •Transit Middle School is the larger school with 912 students compared with 606.
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 Casey Middle School better than Transit Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Transit Middle School ranks higher (88.7 vs 81.3 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 Casey Middle School and Transit Middle School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between East Amherst and East Amherst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Casey Middle School: 606. Transit Middle School: 912. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Casey Middle School and Transit Middle School rank in New York?
Casey Middle School is 117th of 785 and Transit Middle School is 47th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).