Gowanda Central School District
School District · Gowanda, New York
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,701
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,701
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Evaluating Gowanda Central School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gowanda Central School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Gowanda High School
Gowanda · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gowanda Elementary School
Gowanda · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gowanda Middle School
Gowanda · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New York rank
#268 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,701
+$1,921 vs New York median
District size
1,093 students
Smaller than New York median
The short answer
Gowanda Central School District ranks #268 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Gowanda Central School District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gowanda High School (7.6/10), Gowanda Elementary School (6.2/10), and Gowanda Middle School (5.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Gowanda Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gowanda High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Gowanda Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Gowanda Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gowanda Central School District
Gowanda Central School District is a Gowanda, New York school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,093 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1. The district invests $29,701 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Gowanda Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gowanda High School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Gowanda Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 51.0% and ELA proficiency of 49.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
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Schools in Gowanda Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gowanda Central School District with test data.
Schools in Gowanda Central School District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- Gowanda
- Total Enrollment
- 1,093
- Teachers (FTE)
- 128
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gowanda Central School District?
Gowanda Central School District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Gowanda Central School District?
The average composite rating for Gowanda Central School District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gowanda Central School District?
Gowanda Central School District spends $29,701 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gowanda Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gowanda Central School District is 8.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gowanda Central School District?
Gowanda High School is the highest-rated school in Gowanda Central School District with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Gowanda Central School District?
Across schools in Gowanda Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gowanda Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
Gowanda Central School District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New York by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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