Discovery School vs Lackawanna Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery School
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
541 students
Lackawanna Middle School
Lackawanna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
444 students
| Measure | Discovery School Buffalo, New York | Lackawanna Middle School Lackawanna, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1437 of 2,536 | #693 of 785 |
| National rank | #25943 of 50,301 | #13192 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 541 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.6% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 19% |
| city | Buffalo | Lackawanna |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 23.2).
- •Discovery School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 19%).
- •Discovery School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 14%).
- •Discovery School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.6% vs 86.5%).
- •Lackawanna Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.0).
- •Discovery School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 444.
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 Discovery School better than Lackawanna Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery School ranks higher (48.8 vs 23.2 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 Discovery School and Lackawanna Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Lackawanna in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery School: 541. Lackawanna Middle School: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery School and Lackawanna Middle School rank in New York?
Discovery School is 1437th of 2,536 and Lackawanna Middle School is 693rd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).