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#3863 of 4,742 schools in NY

John T Waugh 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 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

100 HIGH ST, Angola, NY 14006

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.41 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-18.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
District spending per student$26,865
Chronic Absenteeism34.5%

Students at John T Waugh Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 35% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
21%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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

65.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where John T Waugh 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low64/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Erie 2-chautauqua-cattaraugus BocesEnrollment path unverified5.7K–120.7 mi663Compare →
A J Schmidt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.8K–53.1 mi241Compare →
Highland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5K–5Not available364Compare →

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
#4 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

John T Waugh Elementary School is listed in EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John T Waugh Elementary School

John T Waugh Elementary School is a public elementary school in Angola, NY, part of Evans-brant Central School District (lake Shore), serving approximately 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,863 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John T Waugh Elementary School

What grades does John T Waugh Elementary School serve?

John T Waugh Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend John T Waugh Elementary School?

John T Waugh Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John T Waugh Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at John T Waugh Elementary School is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John T Waugh Elementary School rank in NY?

John T Waugh Elementary School ranks #3,863 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is John T Waugh Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

John T Waugh Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 John T Waugh Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John T Waugh Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is John T Waugh Elementary School a charter school?

No, John T Waugh Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John T Waugh Elementary School a Title I school?

No, John T Waugh Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John T Waugh Elementary School?

65.5% of students at John T Waugh 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
313
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Erie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.5%
Area population (ZIP 14006)
9,354
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
46.8
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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