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#3074 of 4,742 schools in NY
Sweet Home Middle School
Middle School · SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
4150 MAPLE RD, Amherst, NY 14226
Enrollment
800
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
5.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
800
Student-Teacher
11:1
Score
5.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,074 of 4,742
In Amherst
#6 of 9
public schools
In district
#4 of 6
SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School environment
7.7 / 10
Very Good
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Sweet Home Middle School
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About Sweet Home Middle School
Sweet Home Middle School is a public middle school in Amherst, NY, part of SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Sweet Home Middle School serves approximately 800 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Sweet Home Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,074 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Sweet Home Middle School show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- NY avg 6.1
Score Breakdown
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Sweet Home Middle School — Students at Sweet Home Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
47.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.4/10.
How Sweet Home Middle School Compares
See how Sweet Home Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
4150 MAPLE RD, Amherst, NY 14226
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sweet Home Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.1/10, 2.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 4.9/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Buffalo), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Amherst, see our Amherst schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WILLOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Amherst | 1.5 mi | 4.3 |
| SWEET HOME SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Amherst | 1.4 mi | 8.0 |
| KENMORE EAST SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Tonawanda | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tonawanda | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
| WINDERMERE BLVD SCHOOL Amherst | 1.9 mi | 5.4 |
| ST BENEDICT SCHOOL Amherst | 1.9 mi | 6.3 |
| MAPLEMERE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Amherst | 1.5 mi | 6.7 |
| BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.8 mi | 4.9 |
| BEN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.8 mi | 3.7 |
| AMHERST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL Amherst | 2.3 mi | 8.2 |
| JEWISH HERITAGE DAY SCHOOL/OHR TEMIMIM Amherst | 2.1 mi | 6.4 |
| THOMAS A EDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tonawanda | 1.8 mi | 5.4 |
| AUTISM SERVICES Amherst | 2.6 mi | 5.4 |
| ST CHRISTOPHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tonawanda | 2.5 mi | 5.7 |
| HERITAGE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Amherst | 2.6 mi | 5.1 |
| AMHERST MIDDLE SCHOOL Amherst | 2.7 mi | 7.1 |
| SMALLWOOD DRIVE SCHOOL Amherst | 2.4 mi | 6.9 |
| ST JOSEPH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Buffalo | 2.8 mi | 8.3 |
| HIGHGATE HEIGHTS Buffalo | 3.0 mi | 5.9 |
| ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL Buffalo | 2.6 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14226 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$83,023
Median Home Value
$237,500
Median Rent
$1,093/mo
Population
29,482
College Educated
57.1%
Homeownership
72.4%
Avg Commute
18.2 min
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Median Age
36.6
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|---|---|
| CAROLINE G ATKINSON SCHOOL Freeport, NY | 5.6 |
| CRISPELL MIDDLE SCHOOL Pine Bush, NY | 5.6 |
| EMERSON J DILLON MIDDLE SCHOOL Phoenix, NY | 5.6 |
| MAINE-ENDWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL Endwell, NY | 5.6 |
| WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL Bay Shore, NY | 5.6 |
| ATHENA MIDDLE SCHOOL Rochester, NY | 5.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sweet Home Middle School
What grades does Sweet Home Middle School serve?
Sweet Home Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sweet Home Middle School?
Sweet Home Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 800 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweet Home Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweet Home Middle School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sweet Home Middle School rank in NY?
Sweet Home Middle School ranks #3,074 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Sweet Home Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sweet Home Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Sweet Home Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sweet Home Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sweet Home Middle School a charter school?
No, Sweet Home Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sweet Home Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sweet Home Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sweet Home Middle School?
47.5% of students at Sweet Home 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 800
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 47.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (716) 250-1450
Resources & Links
District
SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 3,684
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $25,505
- District Rank
- #4 of 6
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