Maplemere Elementary School vs Sweet Home Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maplemere Elementary School
Amherst · Public elementary · Grades K–5
488 students
Sweet Home Middle School
Amherst · Public middle · Grades 6–8
858 students
| Measure | Maplemere Elementary School Amherst, New York | Sweet Home Middle School Amherst, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #860 of 2,536 | #242 of 785 |
| National rank | #14732 of 50,301 | #4199 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 488 | 858 |
| Enrollment | 488 | 858 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 41.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 54% |
| city | Amherst | Amherst |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (65.1 vs 65.9).
- •Maplemere Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Maplemere Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Sweet Home Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 44.9%).
- •Sweet Home Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.2).
- •Sweet Home Middle School is the larger school with 858 students compared with 488.
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 Maplemere Elementary School better than Sweet Home Middle 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 Maplemere Elementary School and Sweet Home Middle School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Amherst and Amherst in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maplemere Elementary School: 488. Sweet Home Middle School: 858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maplemere Elementary School and Sweet Home Middle School rank in New York?
Maplemere Elementary School is 860th of 2,536 and Sweet Home Middle School is 242nd of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).