Depew Middle School vs Lancaster Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Depew Middle School
Depew · Public middle · Grades 6–8
421 students
Lancaster Middle School
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 7–8
876 students
| Measure | Depew Middle School Depew, New York | Lancaster Middle School Lancaster, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #314 of 785 | #228 of 785 |
| National rank | #5923 of 15,369 | #3787 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 421 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 26% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 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 57.9).
- •Lancaster Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Lancaster Middle School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Lancaster Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 44.2%).
- •Depew Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.7).
- •Lancaster Middle School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 421.
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 Depew Middle School better than Lancaster Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lancaster Middle School ranks higher (68.0 vs 57.9 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 Depew Middle School and Lancaster Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Depew and Lancaster in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Depew Middle School: 421. Lancaster Middle School: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Depew Middle School and Lancaster Middle School rank in New York?
Depew Middle School is 314th of 785 and Lancaster Middle School is 228th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).