For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,836 students in Depew Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Depew Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less 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
1,836 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
162 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Depew Union Free School District, which is ranked #743 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 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#758 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
78%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
66 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
112 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
29%
# Black Students
64 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
1,501 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
82%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
54
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
139
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
154
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
126
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
148
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
129
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
129
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
144
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
148
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
136
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
137
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
127
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
19
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,578 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 $22,137 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,578
$31,353
Spending / Student
$22,137
$32,230
Best Depew Union Free School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Depew High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5095
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5095
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Depew Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5050
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5050
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #33.
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1780 Como Park Blvd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5006
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5006
Grades: PK-5
| 864 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Depew Union Free School District?
Depew Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,836 students.
What is the rank of Depew Union Free School District?
Depew Union Free School District is ranked #743 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Depew Union Free School District?
82% of Depew Union Free School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Depew Union Free School District?
Depew 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 Depew Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,137 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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