Top Rankings
Salamanca City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,293 students in Salamanca City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Salamanca City School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% 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
1,293 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
152 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Salamanca City School District, which is ranked #933 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 80-84% has increased from 65-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#935 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
78%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
# American Indian Students
429 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
33%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
29%
# Black Students
8 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
586 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
45%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
176 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
53
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
87
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
92
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
97
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
96
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
117
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
91
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
85
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
98
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
85
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
7
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $42,915 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,971 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$57 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$42,915
$31,353
Spending / Student
$43,971
$32,230
Best Salamanca City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salamanca High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-2404
Grades: 8-12
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Prospect Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Prospect Ave
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5170
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5170
Grades: PK-3
| 435 students
Rank: #33.
Seneca Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
50 Iroquois Dr
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5140
Salamanca, NY 14779
(716) 945-5140
Grades: 4-8
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salamanca City School District?
Salamanca City School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,293 students.
What is the rank of Salamanca City School District?
Salamanca City School District is ranked #933 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salamanca City School District?
45% of Salamanca City School District students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salamanca City School District?
Salamanca City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Salamanca City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,971 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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