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 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 895 students in Cheektowaga Central School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in New York.
Public Preschool in Cheektowaga Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New York public pre school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public preschool average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,543 Schools
# Students
2,227 Students
664,788 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
55,298 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
0.73
# American Indian Students
4 Students
6,755 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
361 Students
72,776 Students
% Asian Students
16%
11%
# Hispanic Students
199 Students
199,852 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
30%
# Black Students
760 Students
111,993 Students
% Black Students
34%
17%
# White Students
744 Students
249,344 Students
% White Students
34%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,730 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
158 Students
22,299 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
102
60,800
# Students in K Grade:
153
96,221
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
95,376
# Students in 2nd Grade:
175
91,197
# Students in 3rd Grade:
158
85,753
# Students in 4th Grade:
147
84,457
# Students in 5th Grade:
174
80,581
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
23,976
# Students in 7th Grade:
160
14,448
# Students in 8th Grade:
129
14,650
# Students in 9th Grade:
165
2,985
# Students in 10th Grade:
181
2,755
# Students in 11th Grade:
161
2,547
# Students in 12th Grade:
177
2,514
# Ungraded Students:
34
6,528
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 Preschools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
