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Cheektowaga-Maryvale 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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,229 students in Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
51±¬ÁÏs in Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,818 Schools
# Students
2,229 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
189 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District, which is ranked #677 of all 1,015 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#671 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
78%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
10%
% Hispanic
11%
30%
% Black
12%
16%
% White
61%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,218 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,142 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$49 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,218
$31,307
Spending / Student
$22,142
$32,183
Best Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maryvale High School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1050 Maryvale Dr
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7481
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7481
Grades: 9-12
| 647 students
Rank: #22.
Maryvale Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Maryvale Dr
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7425
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7425
Grades: 6-8
| 494 students
Rank: #33.
Maryvale Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1050 Maryvale Dr
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7423
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 631-7423
Grades: 3-5
| 501 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Nagel Dr
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 685-5800
Buffalo, NY 14225
(716) 685-5800
Grades: PK-2
| 587 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District?
Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,229 students.
What is the rank of Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District?
Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District is ranked #677 out of 1,015 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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-Maryvale Union Free School District?
61% of Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District?
Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,142 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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