Kenmore Middle School (Closed 2023)

155 Delaware Rd
Buffalo, NY 14217
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 346 students in grades 7-8, Kenmore Middle School 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 40-44% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(15-16)
40-44%
49%
(15-16)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)
2%
1%
Asian
(15-16)
2%
9%
Hispanic
(15-16)
8%
26%
Black
(15-16)
6%
18%
White
(15-16)
79%
44%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
3%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Kenmore Middle School?
346 students attend Kenmore Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Kenmore Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kenmore Middle School?
Kenmore Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kenmore Middle School offer ?
Kenmore Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Kenmore Middle School part of?
Kenmore Middle School is part of Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District.

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