Very Good
#1225 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 26% in state
Maryvale High School
High School · Cheektowaga-maryvale Union Free School District · Cheektowaga, NY
A Cheektowaga-maryvale Union Free School District high school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1050 MARYVALE DR, Cheektowaga, NY 14225
- Math 98% proficient (2021)
- Reading 87% proficient (2021)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Maryvale High School score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 92% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maryvale 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 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$65,562
Median home value
$154,500
Median rent
$937/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14225; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Hill High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Cheektowaga High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| Christian Central AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Williamsville South High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 823 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cheektowaga-maryvale Union Free School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Maryvale High School is listed in CHEEKTOWAGA-MARYVALE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maryvale High School
Maryvale High School is a public high school in Cheektowaga, NY, part of Cheektowaga-maryvale Union Free School District, serving approximately 647 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,225 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maryvale High School
What grades does Maryvale High School serve?
Maryvale High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Maryvale High School?
Maryvale High School has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maryvale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maryvale High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maryvale High School rank in NY?
Maryvale High School ranks #1,225 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Maryvale High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maryvale High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Maryvale High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maryvale High School has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Maryvale High School a charter school?
No, Maryvale High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Maryvale High School a Title I school?
No, Maryvale High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maryvale High School?
54.7% of students at Maryvale 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (716) 631-7481
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 14225)
- 33,801
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 14225; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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