La Fayette School vs Waterloo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Fayette School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
309 students
Waterloo Middle School
Waterloo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
356 students
| Measure | La Fayette School Waterloo, New York | Waterloo Middle School Waterloo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1745 of 2,536 | #515 of 785 |
| National rank | #32495 of 50,301 | #9779 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 309 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 35% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waterloo Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 39.2).
- •La Fayette School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 35%).
- •Waterloo Middle School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 21%).
- •Waterloo Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 59.5%).
- •La Fayette School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 9.9).
- •Waterloo Middle School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 309.
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 La Fayette School better than Waterloo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Waterloo Middle School ranks higher (40.2 vs 39.2 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 La Fayette School and Waterloo Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Fayette School: 309. Waterloo Middle School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Fayette School and Waterloo Middle School rank in New York?
La Fayette School is 1745th of 2,536 and Waterloo Middle School is 515th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).