Cheektowaga Middle School vs Felix Festa Determination Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 442 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheektowaga Middle School
Cheektowaga · Public middle · Grades 5–8
677 students
Felix Festa Determination Middle School
West Nyack · Public middle · Grades 6–8
679 students
| Measure | Cheektowaga Middle School Cheektowaga, New York | Felix Festa Determination Middle School West Nyack, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #640 of 785 | #116 of 785 |
| National rank | #12079 of 15,369 | #1269 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 677 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 677 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 70% |
| city | Cheektowaga | West Nyack |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Felix Festa Determination Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 29.1).
- •Felix Festa Determination Middle School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 23%).
- •Felix Festa Determination Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 25%).
- •Felix Festa Determination Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 72.2%).
- •Cheektowaga Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.1).
- •Felix Festa Determination Middle School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 677.
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 Cheektowaga Middle School better than Felix Festa Determination Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Felix Festa Determination Middle School ranks higher (81.4 vs 29.1 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 Cheektowaga Middle School and Felix Festa Determination Middle School?
About 442 km in a straight line, between Cheektowaga and West Nyack in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheektowaga Middle School: 677. Felix Festa Determination Middle School: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheektowaga Middle School and Felix Festa Determination Middle School rank in New York?
Cheektowaga Middle School is 640th of 785 and Felix Festa Determination Middle School is 116th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).