Clarence Center Elementary School vs Transit Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clarence Center Elementary School
Clarence Center · Public elementary · Grades K–5
406 students
Transit Middle School
East Amherst · Public middle · Grades 5–8
912 students
| Measure | Clarence Center Elementary School Clarence Center, New York | Transit Middle School East Amherst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #210 of 2,536 | #47 of 785 |
| National rank | #2117 of 50,301 | #392 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 406 | 912 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 912 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 79% |
| city | Clarence Center | East Amherst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Transit Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.7 vs 85.7).
- •Transit Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Transit Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Clarence Center Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 16.3%).
- •Clarence Center Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.8).
- •Transit Middle School is the larger school with 912 students compared with 406.
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 Clarence Center Elementary School better than Transit Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Transit Middle School ranks higher (88.7 vs 85.7 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 Clarence Center Elementary School and Transit Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Clarence Center and East Amherst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clarence Center Elementary School: 406. Transit Middle School: 912. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clarence Center Elementary School and Transit Middle School rank in New York?
Clarence Center Elementary School is 210th of 2,536 and Transit Middle School is 47th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).