Lackawanna Middle School vs West 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.
Lackawanna Middle School
Lackawanna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
444 students
West Elementary School
West Seneca · Public elementary · Grades K–5
680 students
| Measure | Lackawanna Middle School Lackawanna, New York | West Elementary School West Seneca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #693 of 785 | #569 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #13192 of 15,369 | #8686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 444 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 62% |
| city | Lackawanna | West Seneca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 23.2).
- •West Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 19%).
- •West Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 14%).
- •West Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 86.5%).
- •Lackawanna Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.8).
- •West Elementary School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 444.
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 West Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Elementary School ranks higher (73.9 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 West Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lackawanna and West Seneca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lackawanna Middle School: 444. West Elementary School: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lackawanna Middle School and West Elementary School rank in New York?
Lackawanna Middle School is 693rd of 785 and West Elementary School is 569th of 2,536 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).