Cheektowaga Central School District

3600 Union Rd
Cheektowaga, NY 14225-5170
(District boundaries shown in map)
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1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Cheektowaga Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,322 students in Cheektowaga Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Cheektowaga Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
2,322 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
206 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cheektowaga Central School District, which is ranked #965 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#973 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

29%
52%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

26%
49%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

61%
78%
87%
87.2%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
47.8%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.73

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
22%
10%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
9%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
32%
15%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
31%
39%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $29,341 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,887 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$87,503 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$60 MM
$90,091 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$29,341
$34,989

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$25,887
$36,024

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Cheektowaga Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheektowaga High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3600 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3602
Gr: 9-12 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Cheektowaga Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3660
Gr: 5-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Union East Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3550 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3620
Gr: PK-4 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cheektowaga Central School District?
Cheektowaga Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,322 students.
What is the rank of Cheektowaga Central School District?
Cheektowaga Central School District is ranked #965 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cheektowaga Central School District?
32% of Cheektowaga Central School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cheektowaga Central School District?
Cheektowaga Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Cheektowaga Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,887 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,322 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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