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Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free 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 4 public schools serving 1,258 students in Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
1,258 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District, which is ranked #836 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
#830 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
78%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.72
# American Indian Students
7 Students
18,867 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
124 Students
254,462 Students
% Asian Students
10%
10%
# Hispanic Students
106 Students
757,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
30%
# Black Students
125 Students
389,125 Students
% Black Students
10%
16%
# White Students
784 Students
995,067 Students
% White Students
62%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
5,556 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
107 Students
87,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
60
62,556
# Students in K Grade:
84
171,540
# Students in 1st Grade:
102
177,074
# Students in 2nd Grade:
93
181,096
# Students in 3rd Grade:
93
177,104
# Students in 4th Grade:
91
180,516
# Students in 5th Grade:
87
181,163
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
184,038
# Students in 7th Grade:
99
185,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
80
188,665
# Students in 9th Grade:
103
205,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
106
201,456
# Students in 11th Grade:
78
191,213
# Students in 12th Grade:
75
185,905
# Ungraded Students:
4
35,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,572 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,644 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,572
$31,307
Spending / Student
$25,644
$32,183
Best Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 Cayuga Creek Rd
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 891-6407
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 891-6407
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
166 Halstead Ave
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 891-6419
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 891-6419
Grades: 3-5
| 271 students
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Cayuga Creek Rd
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 897-7300
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 897-7300
Grades: 6-8
| 282 students
Rank: n/an/a
2495 William St
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 891-6424
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 891-6424
Grades: PK-2
| 339 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District?
Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,258 students.
What is the rank of Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District?
Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District is ranked #836 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-Sloan Union Free School District?
62% of Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District?
Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free 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-Sloan Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,644 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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