Serving 499 students in grades 3-5, Maryvale Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maryvale Intermediate School's student population of 499 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maryvale Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maryvale Intermediate School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2993 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
67%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maryvale Intermediate School's ranking?
Maryvale Intermediate School is ranked #2993 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Maryvale Intermediate School often compared to?
Maryvale Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maryvale Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Maryvale Intermediate School?
499 students attend Maryvale Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Maryvale Intermediate School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maryvale Intermediate School?
Maryvale Intermediate School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maryvale Intermediate School offer ?
Maryvale Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maryvale Intermediate School part of?
Maryvale Intermediate School is part of Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District.
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