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 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,150 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 30% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
2,150 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Cheektowaga 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#756 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
62%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
# American Indian Students
9 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
270 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
12%
10%
# Hispanic Students
193 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
29%
# Black Students
746 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
35%
16%
# White Students
787 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
37%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
90
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
145
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
168
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
156
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
163
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
148
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
153
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
127
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
153
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
191
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
151
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
159
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
169
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
35
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,142 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,923 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,142
$31,092
Spending / Student
$26,923
$31,961
Best Cheektowaga Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cheektowaga High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3602
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3602
Grades: 9-12
| 693 students
Rank: #22.
Union East Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3550 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3620
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3620
Grades: PK-4
| 868 students
Rank: #33.
Cheektowaga Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Union Rd
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3660
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 686-3660
Grades: 5-8
| 589 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cheektowaga Central School District?
Cheektowaga Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,150 students.
What is the rank of Cheektowaga Central School District?
Cheektowaga Central School District is ranked #754 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cheektowaga Central School District?
37% of Cheektowaga Central School District students are White, 35% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% 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 12:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Cheektowaga Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,923 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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