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West Valley Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 186 students in West Valley Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in West Valley Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,805 Schools
# Students
186 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Valley Central School District, which is ranked #848 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#853 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.9%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
1%
31%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
96%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $53,747 is higher than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $66,613 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$87,503 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$90,091 MM
Revenue / Student
$53,747
$34,989
Spending / Student
$66,613
$36,024
Best West Valley Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Valley Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5359 School St
West Valley, NY 14171
(716) 942-3100
West Valley, NY 14171
(716) 942-3100
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Valley Central School District?
West Valley Central School District manages 1 public schools serving 186 students.
What is the rank of West Valley Central School District?
West Valley Central School District is ranked #848 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Valley Central School District?
96% of West Valley Central School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Valley Central School District?
West Valley Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is West Valley Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $66,613 is higher than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
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