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Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School
Elementary School · Hamburg Central School District · Hamburg, NY
A Hamburg Central School District elementary school where students score 31 points below what's typical for similar communities.
150 PLEASANT AVE, Hamburg, NY 14075
- Math 29% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
23%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Union Pleasant Avenue 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 77Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- County Safety: Low64/100K
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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
$82,083
Median home value
$246,100
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
74.1%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14075; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Armor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Randolph Academyhamburg CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Big Tree Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 563 | 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.
Hamburg Central School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $22,633NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School is listed in HAMBURG CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hamburg, NY, part of Hamburg Central School District, serving approximately 661 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,448 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School
What grades does Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School serve?
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School?
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School rank in NY?
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School ranks #4,448 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School a charter school?
No, Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Union Pleasant Avenue Elementary School?
23.0% of students at Union Pleasant Avenue 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
- 661
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.0%
- Phone
- (716) 646-3280
- Area population (ZIP 14075)
- 44,588
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 14075; 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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