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#3594 of 4,742 schools in NY
Tonawanda Middle/high School
High School · Tonawanda City School District · Tonawanda, NY
A Tonawanda City School District high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 FLETCHER ST, Tonawanda, NY 14150
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 41% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tonawanda Middle/high School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
48.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tonawanda Middle/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 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,309/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tonawanda), 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
$70,294
Median home value
$181,900
Median rent
$1,094/mo
College educated
32.4%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14150; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal O'hara High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Mount St. Mary AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| New Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| Christian Academy of Western New YorkPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 83 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Tonawanda City School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,261NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tonawanda Middle/high School is listed in TONAWANDA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tonawanda Middle/high School
Tonawanda Middle/high School is a public high school in Tonawanda, NY, part of Tonawanda City School District, serving approximately 889 students in grades 6th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,594 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tonawanda Middle/high School
What grades does Tonawanda Middle/high School serve?
Tonawanda Middle/high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Tonawanda Middle/high School?
Tonawanda Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 889 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonawanda Middle/high School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonawanda Middle/high School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tonawanda Middle/high School rank in NY?
Tonawanda Middle/high School ranks #3,594 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Tonawanda Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tonawanda Middle/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Tonawanda Middle/high School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tonawanda Middle/high School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tonawanda Middle/high School a charter school?
No, Tonawanda Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tonawanda Middle/high School a Title I school?
No, Tonawanda Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tonawanda Middle/high School?
48.8% of students at Tonawanda Middle/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
- 889
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (716) 694-7660
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 14150)
- 41,585
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 · 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 14150; 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
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