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Westfield 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 are 3 public schools serving 624 students in Westfield Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Westfield Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
3 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
624 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Westfield Central School District, which is ranked #436 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 85% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#419 out of 1017 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Graduation Rate
85%
87.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)43.1%
34.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.73
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
10%
Showing 2003–2022. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
15%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
87%
39%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,856 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,487 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$87,503 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$19 MM
$90,091 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$32,856
$34,989
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,487
$36,024
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Westfield Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westfield Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 E Main St
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2151
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2151
Gr: 6-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Westfield High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 E Main St
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2151
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2151
Gr: 6-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Main St
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2180
Westfield, NY 14787
(716) 326-2180
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Westfield Central School District?
Westfield Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 624 students.
What is the rank of Westfield Central School District?
Westfield Central School District is ranked #436 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (top 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 Westfield Central School District?
87% of Westfield Central School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Westfield Central School District?
Westfield Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Westfield Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,487 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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