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6.4 avg / 10

Niagara-wheatfield Central School District

School District · Sanborn, New York

Students: 3,271
Teachers (FTE): 282

Avg Rating

6.4

out of 10

Schools

6

4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$25,088

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.6:1

District shortlistschools + peers

Evaluating Niagara-wheatfield Central School District?

A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Niagara-wheatfield Central School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School

8.1/10

Sanborn · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

Errick Road Elementary School

7.9/10

North Tonawanda · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

West Street Elementary School

7.1/10

Sanborn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.

How this district compares

New York rank

#275 of 615

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above New York avg

Per-pupil spending

$25,088

$2,692 vs New York median

District size

3,271 students

Larger than New York median

The short answer

Niagara-wheatfield Central School District ranks #275 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Niagara-wheatfield Central School District's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School (8.1/10), Errick Road Elementary School (7.9/10), and West Street Elementary School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Niagara-wheatfield Central School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School 8.1 / 10
2 Errick Road Elementary School 7.9 / 10
3 West Street Elementary School 7.1 / 10
4 Edward Town Middle School 6.2 / 10
5 Colonial Village Elementary School 5.0 / 10
6 Tuscarora Elementary School 4.3 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Niagara-wheatfield Central School District

Niagara-wheatfield Central School District is a Sanborn, New York school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 3,271 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. The district invests $25,088 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.4/10, Niagara-wheatfield Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Niagara-wheatfield Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 60.8% and ELA proficiency of 57.2%.

The district includes 4 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Niagara-wheatfield Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 60.8%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 57.2%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Niagara-wheatfield Central School District with test data.

District Details

City
Sanborn
Total Enrollment
3,271
Teachers (FTE)
282
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Niagara-wheatfield Central School District?

Niagara-wheatfield Central School District has 6 schools in total — 4 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 Niagara-wheatfield Central School District?

The average composite rating for Niagara-wheatfield Central School District is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Niagara-wheatfield Central School District?

Niagara-wheatfield Central School District spends $25,088 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Niagara-wheatfield Central School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Niagara-wheatfield Central School District is 11.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Niagara-wheatfield Central School District?

Niagara-wheatfield Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Niagara-wheatfield Central School District with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Niagara-wheatfield Central School District?

Across schools in Niagara-wheatfield Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Niagara-wheatfield Central School District compare to other districts in New York?

Niagara-wheatfield Central School District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 6 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
6.4/10
Math Proficiency
60.8%
ELA Proficiency
57.2%

How we rate schools

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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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