Top Rankings
Sweet Home Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,520 students in Sweet Home Central 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 Sweet Home Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), 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
3,520 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
310 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Sweet Home Central School District, which is ranked #564 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 96% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#566 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
7 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
385 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
11%
10%
# Hispanic Students
212 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
29%
# Black Students
702 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
20%
16%
# White Students
2,027 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
58%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
185 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
86
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
256
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
259
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
261
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
265
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
272
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
276
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
251
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
244
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
264
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
260
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
261
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
278
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
257
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
30
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,163 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,686 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$85 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,163
$31,353
Spending / Student
$23,686
$32,230
Best Sweet Home Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweet Home Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 Sweet Home Rd
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1203
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1203
Grades: 9-12
| 1,072 students
Rank: #22.
Maplemere Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
236 E Maplemere Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 250-1550
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 250-1550
Grades: K-5
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Glendale Dr
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 250-1500
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 250-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #44.
Sweet Home Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4150 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 250-1450
Buffalo, NY 14226
(716) 250-1450
Grades: 6-8
| 768 students
Rank: #55.
Willow Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
480 Willow Ridge Dr
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1575
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1575
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #66.
Heritage Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2545 Sweet Home Rd
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1525
Buffalo, NY 14228
(716) 250-1525
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sweet Home Central School District?
Sweet Home Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,520 students.
What is the rank of Sweet Home Central School District?
Sweet Home Central School District is ranked #564 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sweet Home Central School District?
58% of Sweet Home Central School District students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sweet Home Central School District?
Sweet Home 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 Sweet Home Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,686 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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