Top Rankings
West Seneca Central 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 9 public schools serving 6,020 students in West Seneca 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 West Seneca Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
6,020 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
508 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
West Seneca Central School District, which is ranked #528 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 90% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#523 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
78%
Graduation Rate
90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.72
# American Indian Students
19 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
122 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
392 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
29%
# Black Students
275 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
5%
16%
# White Students
4,961 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
82%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
247 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
90
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
446
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
448
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
431
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
434
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
437
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
443
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
460
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
437
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
443
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
495
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
457
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
442
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
492
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
65
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,127 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,254 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$133 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$140 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,127
$31,353
Spending / Student
$23,254
$32,230
Best West Seneca Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Seneca West Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3330 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,110 students
Rank: #22.
West Seneca East Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4760 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3300
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 811 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3620
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3620
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #44.
West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1397 Orchard Park Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3250
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3250
Grades: K-5
| 652 students
Rank: #55.
Allendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1399 Orchard Park Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3660
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3660
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #66.
West Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
395 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3500
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #77.
East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1445 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3530
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #88.
Northwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 Northwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3640
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3640
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #99.
Winchester-potters Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
675 Potters Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3580
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Seneca Central School District?
West Seneca Central School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,020 students.
What is the rank of West Seneca Central School District?
West Seneca Central School District is ranked #528 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 West Seneca Central School District?
82% of West Seneca Central School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Seneca Central School District?
West Seneca 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 West Seneca Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,254 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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