Drake School vs North Tonawanda Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drake School
North Tonawanda · Public elementary · Grades K–3
242 students
North Tonawanda Middle School
North Tonawanda · Public middle · Grades 7–8
495 students
| Measure | Drake School North Tonawanda, New York | North Tonawanda Middle School North Tonawanda, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1305 of 2,536 | #378 of 785 |
| National rank | #23467 of 50,301 | #7104 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 242 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.2% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 42% |
| city | North Tonawanda | North Tonawanda |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.4 vs 52.4).
- •Drake School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Drake School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •North Tonawanda Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 56.2%).
- •Drake School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 9.9).
- •North Tonawanda Middle School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 242.
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 Drake School better than North Tonawanda Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Drake School and North Tonawanda Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between North Tonawanda and North Tonawanda in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drake School: 242. North Tonawanda Middle School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drake School and North Tonawanda Middle School rank in New York?
Drake School is 1305th of 2,536 and North Tonawanda Middle School is 378th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).