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#2859 of 4,742 schools in NY
A J Schmidt Elementary School
Elementary School · Evans-brant Central School District (lake Shore) · Angola, NY
An Evans-brant Central School District (lake Shore) elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9455 LAKE SHORE RD, Angola, NY 14006
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A J Schmidt Elementary School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where A J Schmidt Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low64/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,019
Median home value
$154,800
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
88.2%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14006; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie 2-chautauqua-cattaraugus BocesEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| John T Waugh Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 3.1 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Highland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | Not available | 364 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Evans-brant Central School District (lake Shore)
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $26,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
A J Schmidt Elementary School is listed in EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A J Schmidt Elementary School
A J Schmidt Elementary School is a public elementary school in Angola, NY, part of Evans-brant Central School District (lake Shore), serving approximately 241 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,859 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A J Schmidt Elementary School
What grades does A J Schmidt Elementary School serve?
A J Schmidt Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend A J Schmidt Elementary School?
A J Schmidt Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A J Schmidt Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A J Schmidt Elementary School is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A J Schmidt Elementary School rank in NY?
A J Schmidt Elementary School ranks #2,859 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is A J Schmidt Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
A J Schmidt Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A J Schmidt Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A J Schmidt Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is A J Schmidt Elementary School a charter school?
No, A J Schmidt Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A J Schmidt Elementary School a Title I school?
No, A J Schmidt Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for A J Schmidt Elementary School?
56.0% of students at A J Schmidt Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (716) 926-2351
- Area population (ZIP 14006)
- 9,354
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14006; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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