Lancaster Middle School vs William Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New York, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lancaster Middle School
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 7–8
876 students
William Street School
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 4–6
1,274 students
| Measure | Lancaster Middle School Lancaster, New York | William Street School Lancaster, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 785 | #244 of 785 |
| National rank | #3787 of 15,369 | #4253 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 876 | 1,274 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 1,274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 61% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lancaster Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 65.7).
- •Lancaster Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •William Street School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Lancaster Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26% vs 39.8%).
- •Lancaster Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.0).
- •William Street School is the larger school with 1,274 students compared with 876.
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 Lancaster Middle School better than William Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Lancaster Middle School ranks higher (68.0 vs 65.7 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 Lancaster Middle School and William Street School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lancaster Middle School: 876. William Street School: 1,274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lancaster Middle School and William Street School rank in New York?
Lancaster Middle School is 228th of 785 and William Street School is 244th of 785 among middle schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).