Maple West Elementary School

851 Maple Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 656 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Maple West Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30% in NY
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maple West Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Maple West Elementary School's student population of 656 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

Maple West Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maple West Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#899 out of 4093 schools
(Top 30%)
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60-64%
55%
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85-89%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
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Hispanic
4%
29%
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Black
4%
16%
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White
77%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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0.40
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maple West Elementary School's ranking?
Maple West Elementary School is ranked #899 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Maple West Elementary School often compared to?
Maple West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Maple West Elementary School?
656 students attend Maple West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Maple West Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maple West Elementary School?
Maple West Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maple West Elementary School offer ?
Maple West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Maple West Elementary School part of?
Maple West Elementary School is part of Williamsville Central School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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