Top Rankings
Hamburg Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,342 students in Hamburg Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Hamburg Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
3,342 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
273 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Hamburg Central School District, which is ranked #422 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 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#421 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
78%
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.72
# American Indian Students
10 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
127 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
29%
# Black Students
26 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
3,060 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
91%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
128
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
272
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
239
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
232
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
235
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
238
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
252
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
239
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
254
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
248
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
238
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
244
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
260
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
237
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
26
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,316 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,264 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,316
$31,353
Spending / Student
$21,264
$32,230
Best Hamburg Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4111 Legion Dr
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3300
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 987 students
Rank: #22.
Hamburg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
360 Division St
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3250
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3250
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #33.
Charlotte Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Charlotte Ave
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3370
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3370
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Armor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Abbott Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3350
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3350
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #55.
Boston Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7476 Back Creek Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3240
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3240
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Rank: #66.
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Pleasant Ave
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3280
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3280
Grades: K-5
| 643 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamburg Central School District?
Hamburg Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,342 students.
What is the rank of Hamburg Central School District?
Hamburg Central School District is ranked #422 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamburg Central School District?
91% of Hamburg Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamburg Central School District?
Hamburg 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 Hamburg Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,264 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
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.
