Lackawanna Middle School vs Truman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lackawanna Middle School
Lackawanna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
444 students
Truman Elementary School
Lackawanna · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
404 students
| Measure | Lackawanna Middle School Lackawanna, New York | Truman Elementary School Lackawanna, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #693 of 785 | #1243 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13192 of 15,369 | #22396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 444 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 79% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | – |
| Math proficiency | 19% | – |
| city | Lackawanna | Lackawanna |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Truman Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 23.2).
- •Truman Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79% vs 86.5%).
- •Lackawanna Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 9.6).
- •Lackawanna Middle School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 404.
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 Lackawanna Middle School better than Truman Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Truman Elementary School ranks higher (54.0 vs 23.2 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 Lackawanna Middle School and Truman Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lackawanna and Lackawanna in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lackawanna Middle School: 444. Truman Elementary School: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lackawanna Middle School and Truman Elementary School rank in New York?
Lackawanna Middle School is 693rd of 785 and Truman Elementary School is 1243rd of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).