Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy vs Waterfront Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 911 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
514 students
Waterfront Elementary School
Buffalo · Public other · Grades PK–9
743 students
| Measure | Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy Buffalo, New York | Waterfront Elementary School Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2467 of 2,536 | – |
| National rank | #46116 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–9 |
| Students | 514 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 19% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterfront Elementary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 6%).
- •Waterfront Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 9%).
- •Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 95.7%).
- •Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 12.2).
- •Waterfront Elementary School is the larger school with 743 students compared with 514.
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 Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy better than Waterfront Elementary 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 Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy and Waterfront Elementary School?
About 911 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy: 514. Waterfront Elementary School: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy and Waterfront Elementary School rank in New York?
Herman Badillo Bilingual Academy is 2467th of 2,536 and Waterfront Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).