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North Tonawanda City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,103 students in North Tonawanda City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in North Tonawanda City School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
3,103 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
280 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
North Tonawanda City School District, which is ranked #540 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 79% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#555 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
78%
Graduation Rate
79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.72
# American Indian Students
21 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
41 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
172 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
29%
# Black Students
79 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
3%
16%
# White Students
2,656 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
86%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
133 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
224
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
251
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
222
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
236
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
236
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
244
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
239
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
228
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
219
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
261
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
240
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
237
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
17
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,160 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 $25,059 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$78 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,160
$31,353
Spending / Student
$25,059
$32,230
Best North Tonawanda City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Tonawanda High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 Meadow Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3600
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,001 students
Rank: #22.
Ohio Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Ohio Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3800
Grades: K-3
| 371 students
Rank: #33.
Spruce School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Spruce St
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3850
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3850
Grades: K-4
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Drake School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
380 Drake Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3725
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3725
Grades: K-3
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
North Tonawanda Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
455 Meadow Dr
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3700
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3700
Grades: 7-8
| 447 students
Rank: #66.
North Tonawanda Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Vanderbilt Ave
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3825
North Tonawanda, NY 14120
(716) 807-3825
Grades: 4-6
| 720 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Tonawanda City School District?
North Tonawanda City School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,103 students.
What is the rank of North Tonawanda City School District?
North Tonawanda City School District is ranked #540 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Tonawanda City School District?
86% of North Tonawanda City School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Tonawanda City School District?
North Tonawanda City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is North Tonawanda City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,059 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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