Top Rankings
Orchard Park 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,705 students in Orchard Park 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 Orchard Park Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (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 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
4,705 Students
2,526,085 Students
# Teachers
394 Teachers
215,006 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Orchard Park Central School District, which is ranked #171 of all 1,019 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#160 out of 1020 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
78%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
74 Students
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
151 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
29%
# Black Students
41 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
4,304 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
91%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
122 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
110
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
367
173,911
# Students in 1st Grade:
358
175,816
# Students in 2nd Grade:
379
179,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
346
179,541
# Students in 4th Grade:
357
182,709
# Students in 5th Grade:
323
184,133
# Students in 6th Grade:
339
186,473
# Students in 7th Grade:
371
191,045
# Students in 8th Grade:
356
194,721
# Students in 9th Grade:
378
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
344
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
332
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
345
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
-
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,204 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,092. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,299 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$109 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$110 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,204
$31,092
Spending / Student
$23,299
$31,961
Best Orchard Park Central School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orchard Park High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4040 Baker Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6243
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6243
Grades: 9-12
| 1,399 students
Rank: #22.
Ellicott Road Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5180 Ellicott Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6278
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6278
Grades: PK-5
| 674 students
Rank: #33.
South Davis Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 S Davis St
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6246
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6246
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
Eggert Road Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3580 Eggert Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6215
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6215
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #55.
Orchard Park Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
60 S Lincoln Ave
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6227
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6227
Grades: 6-8
| 1,066 students
Rank: #66.
Windom Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3870 Sheldon Rd
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6279
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 209-6279
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Orchard Park Central School District?
Orchard Park Central School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,705 students.
What is the rank of Orchard Park Central School District?
Orchard Park Central School District is ranked #171 out of 1,019 school districts in New York (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orchard Park Central School District?
91% of Orchard Park Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orchard Park Central School District?
Orchard Park 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 Orchard Park Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,299 is less than the state median of $31,961. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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