Herbert Hoover Middle School vs Holmes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Buffalo · Public middle · Grades 5–7
772 students
Holmes Elementary School
Tonawanda · Public elementary · Grades K–4
274 students
| Measure | Herbert Hoover Middle School Buffalo, New York | Holmes Elementary School Tonawanda, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #387 of 785 | #1945 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7256 of 15,369 | #36320 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 772 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 772 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 75.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| city | Buffalo | Tonawanda |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 33.4).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 75.9%).
- •Holmes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 10.9).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School is the larger school with 772 students compared with 274.
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 Herbert Hoover Middle School better than Holmes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Hoover Middle School ranks higher (51.7 vs 33.4 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 Herbert Hoover Middle School and Holmes Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Tonawanda in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Hoover Middle School: 772. Holmes Elementary School: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Hoover Middle School and Holmes Elementary School rank in New York?
Herbert Hoover Middle School is 387th of 785 and Holmes Elementary School is 1945th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).