Williamsville Central School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 13 public schools in Williamsville Central School District, serving 9,963 students. Williamsville Central School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New York.
- Public schools in Williamsville Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the New York public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 54% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in New York.
- The top ranked public schools in Williamsville Central School District are Williamsville East High School, Williamsville North High School and Williamsville South High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is more than the New York public school average of 13:1.
Overview
School District Name | Williamsville Central School District |
School District Website | http://www.williamsvillek12.org |
School District Phone Number | (716) 626-8005 |
School District Grades Offered | KG - 12 |
2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (NY) |
# of Schools | 13 Schools | 4,796 Schools |
# of Students | 9,963 Students | 2,697,340 Students |
# of Teachers | 735 Teachers | 204,832 Teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- Williamsville Central School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #98 out of 787 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 78% | 52% |
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Graduation Rate | 95% | 82% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.71 |
# of American Indian Students | 25 Students | 18,915 Students |
% American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
# of Asian Students | 1,243 Students | 250,784 Students |
% Asian Students | 12% | 9% |
# of Hispanic Students | 364 Students | 726,968 Students |
% Hispanic Students | 4% | 27% |
# of Black Students | 381 Students | 462,099 Students |
% Black Students | 4% | 17% |
# of White Students | 7,526 Students | 1,167,330 Students |
% White Students | 76% | 43% |
# of Hawaiian Students | 10 Students | 6,859 Students |
% of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
# of Two or more races Students | 414 Students | 64,385 Students |
% of Two or more races Students | 4% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
# of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 51,929 |
# of Students in Kindergarten: | 639 | 192,603 |
# of Students in 1st Grade: | 719 | 196,765 |
# of Students in 2nd Grade: | 648 | 197,986 |
# of Students in 3rd Grade: | 688 | 200,330 |
# of Students in 4th Grade: | 717 | 201,696 |
# of Students in 5th Grade: | 749 | 202,891 |
# of Students in 6th Grade: | 787 | 199,155 |
# of Students in 7th Grade: | 822 | 197,065 |
# of Students in 8th Grade: | 790 | 198,053 |
# of Students in 9th Grade: | 827 | 218,199 |
# of Students in 10th Grade: | 822 | 211,573 |
# of Students in 11th Grade: | 837 | 194,547 |
# of Students in 12th Grade: | 827 | 193,423 |
# of Ungraded Students: | 91 | 41,125 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $18,362 in this school district is less than the state median of $36,800. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $18,704 is less than the state median of $35,944. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (NY) |
Total Revenue | $183 MM | $34 MM |
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Spending | $186 MM | $33 MM |
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Revenue / Student | $18,362 | $36,800 |
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Revenue / Student | $18,704 | $35,944 |
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Williamsville Central School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Williamsville East High School Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%Rank:10/Top 1%151 Paradise Rd10
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8400
Grades: 9-12 | 1,009 student
- Williamsville North High School Math: 97% | Reading: 98%Rank:10/Top 5%1595 Hopkins Rd10
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8500
Grades: 9-12 | 1,383 student
- Williamsville South High School Math: 98% | Reading: 96%Rank:10/Top 5%5950 Main St10
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8200
Grades: 9-12 | 974 students
- Dodge Elementary School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:8/Top 30%1900 Dodge Rd10
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-9820
Grades: K-4 | 503 students
- Maple East Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 77%Rank:8/Top 30%1500 Maple Rd10
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8800
Grades: K-4 | 610 students
- Transit Middle School Math: 78% | Reading: 72%Rank:8/Top 30%8730 Transit Rd10
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8700
Grades: 5-8 | 985 students
- Maple West Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 72%Rank:8/Top 30%851 Maple Rd10
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8840
Grades: K-4 | 625 students
- Country Parkway Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30%35 Hollybrook Dr10
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9860
Grades: K-4 | 520 students
- Forest Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:8/Top 30%250 N Forest Rd10
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-9800
Grades: K-4 | 561 students
- Casey Middle School Math: 77% | Reading: 61%Rank:7/Top 50%105 Casey Rd10
East Amherst, NY 14051
(716) 626-8585
Grades: 5-8 | 675 students
- Heim Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:7/Top 50%155 Heim Rd10
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8686
Grades: K-4 | 604 students
- Mill Middle School Math: 64% | Reading: 63%Rank:7/Top 50%505 Mill St10
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8300
Grades: 5-8 | 840 students
- Heim Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 54%Rank:6/Top 50%175 Heim Rd10
Buffalo, NY 14221
(716) 626-8600
Grades: 5-8 | 674 students
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