Very Good
#1400 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 30% in state
Clarence Middle School
Middle School · Clarence Central School District · Clarence, NY
A Clarence Central School District middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10150 GREINER RD, Clarence, NY 14031
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clarence Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 66% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
19.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clarence Middle 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat 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
$99,639
Median home value
$324,700
Median rent
$930/mo
College educated
50.9%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transit Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 5–8 | 4.6 mi | 899 | 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.
Clarence Central School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $20,843NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clarence Middle School is listed in CLARENCE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clarence Middle School
Clarence Middle School is a public middle school in Clarence, NY, part of Clarence Central School District, serving approximately 985 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,400 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clarence Middle School
What grades does Clarence Middle School serve?
Clarence Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Clarence Middle School?
Clarence Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 985 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarence Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarence Middle School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clarence Middle School rank in NY?
Clarence Middle School ranks #1,400 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Clarence Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clarence Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Clarence Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clarence Middle School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clarence Middle School a charter school?
No, Clarence Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clarence Middle School a Title I school?
No, Clarence Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clarence Middle School?
19.3% of students at Clarence Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 985
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (716) 407-9200
- Area population (ZIP 14031)
- 9,741
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 51.2
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 14031; 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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