Williamsville Central School District
School District · East Amherst, New York
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
13
6 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
9,731
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
13
6 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Enrollment
9,731
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
How this district compares
New York rank
#353 of 615
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above New York avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,892
$7,888 vs New York median
District size
9,731 students
Much larger than New York median
The short answer
Williamsville Central School District ranks #353 of 615 New York districts by overall school rating. Williamsville Central School District's schools with real test data average 6.4/10 across 13 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mill Middle School (7.7/10), Heim Middle School (7.7/10), and Williamsville East High School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 16% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Williamsville Central School District schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +15.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Williamsville Central School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Williamsville Central School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (13 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mill Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Heim Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Williamsville East High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Williamsville North High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Transit Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Williamsville South High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Dodge Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Casey Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Forest Elementary School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Country Parkway Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Williamsville Central School District
Williamsville Central School District is a East Amherst, New York school district serving 13 schools.The district educates 9,731 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.4:1. District-level spending was $19,892 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Williamsville Central School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Heim Middle School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Williamsville Central School District students show an average math proficiency of 77.3% and ELA proficiency of 72.8%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Williamsville Central School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Williamsville Central School District with test data.
Schools in Williamsville Central School District
13 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools4
District Details
- State
- New York
- City
- East Amherst
- Total Enrollment
- 9,731
- Teachers (FTE)
- 854
- District spending per student
- $19,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Williamsville Central School District?
Williamsville Central School District has 13 schools in total — 6 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Williamsville Central School District?
The average composite rating for Williamsville 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 district spending per student in Williamsville Central School District?
Williamsville Central School District's district-level spending was $19,892 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Williamsville Central School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Williamsville Central School District is 11.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Williamsville Central School District?
Heim Middle School is the highest-rated school in Williamsville Central School District with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Williamsville Central School District?
Across schools in Williamsville Central School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 77.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Williamsville Central School District compare to other districts in New York?
Williamsville Central School District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 13 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
- 77.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.8%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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