Hamburg Central School District

5305 Abbott Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075-1699
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,341 students in Hamburg Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Hamburg Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
3,341 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hamburg Central School District, which is ranked #511 of all 1,009 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 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#493 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
54%
52%
46%
49%
94%
78%
94%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
91%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,322 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,270 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,322
$31,307
Spending / Student
$21,270
$32,183

Best Hamburg Central School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamburg High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4111 Legion Dr
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Charlotte Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Charlotte Ave
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3370
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Hamburg Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
360 Division St
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3250
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Armor Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Abbott Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3350
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Boston Valley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7476 Back Creek Rd
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3240
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Pleasant Ave
Hamburg, NY 14075
(716) 646-3280
Gr: K-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hamburg Central School District?
Hamburg Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,341 students.
What is the rank of Hamburg Central School District?
Hamburg Central School District is ranked #511 out of 1,009 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamburg Central School District?
91% of Hamburg Central School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamburg Central School District?
Hamburg Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Hamburg Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,270 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,341 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : 94% (Top 10% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 94% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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