Top Rankings
Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,248 students in Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,810 Schools
# Students
1,248 Students
2,503,634 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
218,347 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District, which is ranked #800 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#799 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
10%
% Hispanic
9%
31%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
58%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,817 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,849 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,817
$31,371
Spending / Student
$25,849
$32,248
Best Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Cayuga Creek Rd
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 891-6407
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 891-6407
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
166 Halstead Ave
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 891-6419
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 891-6419
Gr: 3-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
305 Cayuga Creek Rd
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 897-7300
Buffalo, NY 14227
(716) 897-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
2495 William St
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 891-6424
Buffalo, NY 14206
(716) 891-6424
Gr: PK-2 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District?
Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,248 students.
What is the rank of Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District?
Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District is ranked #800 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District?
58% of Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District?
Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Cheektowaga-Sloan Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,849 is less than the state median of $32,248. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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