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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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,227 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 67% 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
4,816 Schools
# Students
2,227 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Cheektowaga Central School District, which is ranked #971 of all 1,017 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
0.74
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
361 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
16%
10%
# Hispanic Students
199 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
29%
# Black Students
760 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
34%
16%
# White Students
744 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
34%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
158 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
102
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
153
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
175
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
158
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
174
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
160
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
129
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
161
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
177
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
34
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,307 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,992 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,307
$31,353
Spending / Student
$25,992
$32,230
Best Cheektowaga Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cheektowaga High School
Magnet 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
| 705 students
Rank: #22.
Cheektowaga Middle School
Magnet 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
| 627 students
Rank: #33.
Union East Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 895 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cheektowaga Central School District?
Cheektowaga Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,227 students.
What is the rank of Cheektowaga Central School District?
Cheektowaga Central School District is ranked #971 out of 1,017 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?
34% of Cheektowaga Central School District students are Black, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 9% 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 12:1, which is higher than 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 $25,992 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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