Top Rankings
Cheektowaga Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,323 students in Cheektowaga Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Cheektowaga Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,323 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
203 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Cheektowaga Central School District, which is ranked #972 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#976 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
78%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.75
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
426 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
18%
10%
# Hispanic Students
230 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
30%
# Black Students
772 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
33%
16%
# White Students
741 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
32%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
151 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
104
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
191
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
166
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
172
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
173
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
158
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
179
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
153
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
162
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
158
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
174
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
155
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
30
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,344 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,918 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,344
$31,307
Spending / Student
$24,918
$32,183
Best Cheektowaga Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cheektowaga High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3600 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3602
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3602
Grades: 9-12
| 687 students
Rank: #22.
Cheektowaga Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3660
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3660
Grades: 5-8
| 661 students
Rank: #33.
Union East Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3550 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3620
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3620
Grades: PK-4
| 975 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cheektowaga Central School District?
Cheektowaga Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,323 students.
What is the rank of Cheektowaga Central School District?
Cheektowaga Central School District is ranked #972 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cheektowaga Central School District?
33% of Cheektowaga Central School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cheektowaga Central School District?
Cheektowaga Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Cheektowaga Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,918 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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