For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,848 students in Depew Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Depew Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less 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
1,848 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Depew Union Free School District, which is ranked #789 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#807 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.2%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
79%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,531 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 $26,550 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$49 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,531
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$26,550
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Depew Union Free School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Depew High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5095
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5095
Gr: 9-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Depew Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5201 S Transit Rd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5050
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5050
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1780 Como Park Blvd
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5006
Depew, NY 14043
(716) 686-5006
Gr: PK-5 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Depew Union Free School District?
Depew Union Free School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,848 students.
What is the rank of Depew Union Free School District?
Depew Union Free School District is ranked #789 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Depew Union Free School District?
79% of Depew Union Free School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Depew Union Free School District?
Depew Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Depew Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,550 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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