SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL vs HIGHGATE HEIGHTS
SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL has a higher overall rating of 5.4/10 compared to 4.3/10. SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL is significantly larger with 679 students, about 1.8× the size of HIGHGATE HEIGHTS (384). In math proficiency, SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL leads at 71.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL
Amherst, NY
5.4/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
679 students
HIGHGATE HEIGHTS
Buffalo, NY
4.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
384 students
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| Metric | SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL | HIGHGATE HEIGHTS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.4 / 10 | 4.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.8 | 1.5 |
| Growth Score | 3.5 | 5.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 15.6% | 93% |
| Environment Score | 6.7 | 4.8 |
| State Rank | #3,617 of 4,744 | #4,319 of 4,744 |
| State Percentile | 24th | 9th |
Test Scores
| Subject | SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL | HIGHGATE HEIGHTS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 71.0% | 20.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 65.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Amherst (14226) | Buffalo (14215) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,023 | $43,326 |
| Median Home Value | $237,500 | $102,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,093 | $993 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 57.1% | 19.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | 30.0% |
| Avg Commute | 18 min | 20 min |