Dodge Elementary School vs Transit Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dodge Elementary School
East Amherst · Public elementary · Grades K–4
590 students
Transit Middle School
East Amherst · Public middle · Grades 5–8
912 students
| Measure | Dodge Elementary School East Amherst, New York | Transit Middle School East Amherst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #63 of 2,536 | #47 of 785 |
| National rank | #419 of 50,301 | #392 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 590 | 912 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 912 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.1% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 79% |
| city | East Amherst | East Amherst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dodge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 88.7).
- •Dodge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 79%).
- •Dodge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Transit Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 26.1%).
- •Dodge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.8).
- •Transit Middle School is the larger school with 912 students compared with 590.
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 Dodge Elementary School better than Transit Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dodge Elementary School ranks higher (91.9 vs 88.7 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 Dodge Elementary School and Transit Middle School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between East Amherst and East Amherst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dodge Elementary School: 590. Transit Middle School: 912. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dodge Elementary School and Transit Middle School rank in New York?
Dodge Elementary School is 63rd of 2,536 and Transit Middle School is 47th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).