Cayuga Heights Elementary School vs Lancaster Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
Depew · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
846 students
Lancaster Middle School
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 7–8
876 students
| Measure | Cayuga Heights Elementary School Depew, New York | Lancaster Middle School Lancaster, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1268 of 2,536 | #228 of 785 |
| National rank | #22953 of 50,301 | #3787 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 846 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 66% |
| city | Depew | Lancaster |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 53.1).
- •Lancaster Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 46%).
- •Lancaster Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Lancaster Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 42.2%).
- •Cayuga Heights Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.7).
- •Lancaster Middle School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 846.
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 Cayuga Heights Elementary School better than Lancaster Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lancaster Middle School ranks higher (68.0 vs 53.1 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 Cayuga Heights Elementary School and Lancaster Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Depew and Lancaster in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School: 846. Lancaster Middle School: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cayuga Heights Elementary School and Lancaster Middle School rank in New York?
Cayuga Heights Elementary School is 1268th of 2,536 and Lancaster Middle School is 228th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).