Top Rankings
Orchard Park Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,751 students in Orchard Park Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Orchard Park Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
4,751 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
424 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Orchard Park Central School District, which is ranked #171 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 97% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
73 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
1%
10%
# Hispanic Students
173 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
29%
# Black Students
50 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
4,306 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
91%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
135 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
126
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
335
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
367
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
364
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
394
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
354
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
367
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
334
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
349
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
376
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
334
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
367
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
347
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
332
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
5
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,979 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 $23,073 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$110 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,979
$31,353
Spending / Student
$23,073
$32,230
Best Orchard Park Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard Park High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4040 Baker Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6243
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6243
Grades: 9-12
| 1,385 students
Rank: #22.
Ellicott Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5180 Ellicott Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6278
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6278
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #33.
South Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 S Davis St
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6246
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6246
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Eggert Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3580 Eggert Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6215
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6215
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #55.
Orchard Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 S Lincoln Ave
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6227
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6227
Grades: 6-8
| 1,059 students
Rank: #66.
Windom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3870 Sheldon Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6279
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6279
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orchard Park Central School District?
Orchard Park Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,751 students.
What is the rank of Orchard Park Central School District?
Orchard Park Central School District is ranked #171 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orchard Park Central School District?
91% of Orchard Park 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 Orchard Park Central School District?
Orchard Park Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Orchard Park Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,073 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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