Herbert Hoover Middle School vs Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 380 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
Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy
Amsterdam · Public middle · Grades 6–8
772 students
| Measure | Herbert Hoover Middle School Buffalo, New York | Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy Amsterdam, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #387 of 785 | #716 of 785 |
| National rank | #7256 of 15,369 | #13476 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–7 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 772 | 772 |
| Enrollment | 772 | 772 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 14% |
| city | Buffalo | Amsterdam |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 21.8).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 14%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 75.1%).
- •Herbert Hoover Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.1).
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 Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Herbert Hoover Middle School ranks higher (51.7 vs 21.8 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 Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy?
About 380 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Amsterdam in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Hoover Middle School: 772. Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy: 772. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Hoover Middle School and Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy rank in New York?
Herbert Hoover Middle School is 387th of 785 and Wilbur H Lynch Literacy Academy is 716th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).