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Gowanda Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,069 students in Gowanda Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Gowanda Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
1,069 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Gowanda Central School District, which is ranked #666 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#671 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.72
# American Indian Students
242 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
23%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
29%
# Black Students
3 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
659 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
62%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
109 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
80
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
94
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
83
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
65
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
79
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
64
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
76
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
7
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,678 is higher 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 $34,900 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$37 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,678
$31,353
Spending / Student
$34,900
$32,230
Best Gowanda Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gowanda High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Grades: 9-12
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Gowanda Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Aldrich St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Grades: PK-4
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Gowanda Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10674 Prospect St
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Gowanda, NY 14070
(716) 532-3325
Grades: 5-8
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gowanda Central School District?
Gowanda Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,069 students.
What is the rank of Gowanda Central School District?
Gowanda Central School District is ranked #666 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gowanda Central School District?
62% of Gowanda Central School District students are White, 23% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gowanda Central School District?
Gowanda Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Gowanda Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,900 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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