Buffalo El Sch vs Knoch MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo El Sch
Sarver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students
Knoch MS
Saxonburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
479 students
| Measure | Buffalo El Sch Sarver, Pennsylvania | Knoch MS Saxonburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #367 of 1,627 | #211 of 521 |
| National rank | #6293 of 50,301 | #4396 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 564 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.4% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 38% |
| city | Sarver | Saxonburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 64.9).
- •Buffalo El Sch does better on math proficiency (61% vs 38%).
- •Buffalo El Sch does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 69%).
- •Buffalo El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.4% vs 36.7%).
- •Knoch MS does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.2).
- •Buffalo El Sch is the larger school with 564 students compared with 479.
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 Buffalo El Sch better than Knoch MS?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo El Sch ranks higher (77.7 vs 64.9 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 Buffalo El Sch and Knoch MS?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Sarver and Saxonburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo El Sch: 564. Knoch MS: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo El Sch and Knoch MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Buffalo El Sch is 367th of 1,627 and Knoch MS is 211th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).