Top Rankings
Clarence Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,074 students in Clarence Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Clarence Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
4,074 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
338 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Clarence Central School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#135 out of 788 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
62%
Graduation Rate
95%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
153 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
4%
10%
# Hispanic Students
146 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
29%
# Black Students
54 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
3,565 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
87%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
155 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
320
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
285
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
276
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
277
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
301
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
316
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
319
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
325
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
306
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
293
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
331
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
339
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
362
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
24
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,689 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,650 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$88 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,689
$31,092
Spending / Student
$20,650
$31,961
Best Clarence Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarence Senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9625 Main St
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9020
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,339 students
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Hill Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4560 Boncrest Dr E
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9250
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #33.
Harris Hill Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4260 S Harris Hill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9175
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 407-9175
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Ledgeview Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5150 Old Goodrich Rd
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9275
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9275
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Clarence Center Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9600 Clarence Ctr Rd
Clarence Center, NY 14032
(716) 407-9150
Clarence Center, NY 14032
(716) 407-9150
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #66.
Clarence Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10150 Greiner Rd
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9200
Clarence, NY 14031
(716) 407-9200
Grades: 6-8
| 955 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clarence Central School District?
Clarence Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,074 students.
What is the rank of Clarence Central School District?
Clarence Central School District is ranked #133 out of 786 school districts in New York (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clarence Central School District?
87% of Clarence Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clarence Central School District?
Clarence 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 Clarence Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,650 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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