Northwood Elementary School vs West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood Elementary School
West Seneca · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
West Middle School
West Seneca · Public middle · Grades 6–8
778 students
| Measure | Northwood Elementary School West Seneca, New York | West Middle School West Seneca, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #911 of 2,536 | #316 of 785 |
| National rank | #15541 of 50,301 | #5939 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 437 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| city | West Seneca | West Seneca |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 57.9).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •West Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 38.4%).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.3).
- •West Middle School is the larger school with 778 students compared with 437.
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 Northwood Elementary School better than West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Elementary School ranks higher (63.9 vs 57.9 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 Northwood Elementary School and West Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between West Seneca and West Seneca in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwood Elementary School: 437. West Middle School: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwood Elementary School and West Middle School rank in New York?
Northwood Elementary School is 911th of 2,536 and West Middle School is 316th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).