Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School vs Herbert Hoover Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades K–4
496 students
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Buffalo · Public middle · Grades 5–7
772 students
| Measure | Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School Buffalo, New York | Herbert Hoover Middle School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #688 of 2,536 | #387 of 785 |
| National rank | #11065 of 50,301 | #7256 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 496 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 45% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 51.7).
- •Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 46.2%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.1).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School is the larger school with 772 students compared with 496.
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 Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School better than Herbert Hoover Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School ranks higher (70.3 vs 51.7 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 Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School and Herbert Hoover Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School: 496. Herbert Hoover Middle School: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School and Herbert Hoover Middle School rank in New York?
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School is 688th of 2,536 and Herbert Hoover Middle School is 387th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).