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#1118 of 4,742 schools in NY

Top 24% in state

Ellicottville Middle School High School

High School · Ellicottville Central School District · Ellicottville, NY

An Ellicottville Central School District high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 51, Ellicottville, NY 14731

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+17.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
College Readiness9.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$24,198
Chronic Absenteeism20.9%

Students at Ellicottville Middle School High School score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 53% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
46%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

30.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Ellicottville Middle School High 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,536/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ellicottville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,091

Median home value

$255,200

Median rent

$908/mo

College educated

37%

Homeownership

75.5%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14731; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics13sports offered
7 boys'·6 girls'·18 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Ellicottville Central School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$24,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ellicottville Middle School High School is listed in ELLICOTTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ellicottville Middle School High School

Ellicottville Middle School High School is a public high school in Ellicottville, NY, part of Ellicottville Central School District, serving approximately 306 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,118 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ellicottville Middle School High School

What grades does Ellicottville Middle School High School serve?

Ellicottville Middle School High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Ellicottville Middle School High School?

Ellicottville Middle School High School has an enrollment of approximately 306 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellicottville Middle School High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ellicottville Middle School High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ellicottville Middle School High School rank in NY?

Ellicottville Middle School High School ranks #1,118 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Ellicottville Middle School High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ellicottville Middle School High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Ellicottville Middle School High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellicottville Middle School High School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ellicottville Middle School High School a charter school?

No, Ellicottville Middle School High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ellicottville Middle School High School a Title I school?

No, Ellicottville Middle School High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellicottville Middle School High School?

30.1% of students at Ellicottville Middle School High 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 – 12th
Enrollment
306
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Cattaraugus County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.9%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 14731)
1,198
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
57
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 14731; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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