West Seneca Central School District

1397 Orchard Park Rd
West Seneca, NY 14224-2683
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 6,061 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 56%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
9 Schools
4,802 Schools
# Students
6,061 Students
2,526,339 Students
# Teachers
491 Teachers
214,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

West Seneca Central School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (NY)
#468 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of West Seneca Central   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
55%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Seneca Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
62%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Seneca Central   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
91%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of West Seneca Central   School District and public school graduation rate of NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.72
# American Indian Students
17 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
111 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
347 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
29%
# Black Students
253 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
5,093 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
84%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
236 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
108
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
446
173,949
# Students in 1st Grade:
417
175,863
# Students in 2nd Grade:
425
179,873
# Students in 3rd Grade:
430
179,590
# Students in 4th Grade:
434
182,759
# Students in 5th Grade:
454
184,187
# Students in 6th Grade:
436
186,526
# Students in 7th Grade:
434
191,086
# Students in 8th Grade:
507
194,590
# Students in 9th Grade:
466
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
459
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
481
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
497
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
67
36,758

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,978 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,089. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,097 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$133 MM
$78,541 MM
This chart display total revenue of West Seneca Central   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$140 MM
$80,737 MM
This chart display total spending of West Seneca Central   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,978
$31,089
This chart display average revenue per public school student in West Seneca Central   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,097
$31,958
This chart display average spending per public school student in West Seneca Central   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in NY by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Seneca Central School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Seneca West Senior High School
Math: 96% | Reading: ≥90%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3330 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,129 students
Rank: #22.
West Seneca East Senior High School
Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4760 Seneca St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
Rank: #33.
Clinton Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4100 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3620
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #44.
West Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1397 Orchard Park Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3250
Grades: K-5
| 636 students
Rank: #55.
Allendale Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1399 Orchard Park Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3660
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #66.
Northwood Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Northwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3640
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
Rank: #77.
Winchester-potters Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
675 Potters Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3580
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #88.
West Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
395 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3500
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #99.
East Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1445 Center Rd
Buffalo, NY 14224
(716) 677-3530
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Seneca Central School District?
West Seneca Central School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,061 students.
What is the rank of West Seneca Central School District?
West Seneca Central School District is ranked #454 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
84% of West Seneca Central School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is West Seneca Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,097 is less than the state median of $31,958. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,061 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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