Serving 88 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pine Hill Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 52% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Black
42%
16%
White
48%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)40-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pine Hill Education Center?
The graduation rate of Pine Hill Education Center is 40-59%, which is lower than the New York state average of 82%.
How many students attend Pine Hill Education Center?
88 students attend Pine Hill Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Pine Hill Education Center students are White, 42% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pine Hill Education Center?
Pine Hill Education Center has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pine Hill Education Center offer ?
Pine Hill Education Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Pine Hill Education Center part of?
Pine Hill Education Center is part of Cheektowaga Central School District.
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