Best High Schools in 14221, NY

High schools
7
Students
8,037
Avg actual
86%
Avg projected
94%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 14221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Williamsville East High School

A+

SchoolGrade

93%

Actual Test Scores

96%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 981 Students

2. Clarence Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

91%

Actual Test Scores

95%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1284 Students

3. Amherst Central High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

93%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Amherst Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students

4. Williamsville North High School

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

93%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1321 Students

5. Lancaster High School

A

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

93%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1652 Students

6. Williamsville South High School

A

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

95%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 857 Students

7. Sweet Home Senior High School

B-

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

91%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sweet Home Central School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1072 Students

Best Middle Schools in 14221, NY

Middle schools
9
Students
7,392
Avg actual
74%
Avg projected
61%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 14221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Transit Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 872 Students

2. Amherst Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Amherst Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 623 Students

3. Clarence Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 972 Students

4. Casey Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 615 Students

5. Mill Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 774 Students

6. Heim Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 602 Students

7. Lancaster Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 873 Students

8. William Street School

B

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1293 Students

9. Sweet Home Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Sweet Home Central School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 768 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 14221, NY

Elementary schools
12
Students
6,220
Avg actual
71%
Avg projected
68%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 14221, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Country Parkway Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 545 Students

2. Maple East Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 640 Students

3. Hillview Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 453 Students

4. Forest Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 510 Students

5. Smallwood Drive School

A-

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Amherst Central School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 659 Students

6. Harris Hill Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 464 Students

7. Maple West Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 675 Students

8. John A Sciole Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Lancaster Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 399 Students

9. Sheridan Hill Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clarence Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students

10. Heim Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Williamsville Central School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 651 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 14221, NY

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

14221, NY has a total population of 55,431 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 57% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 14221, NY

22,015

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

57%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 14221, NY.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

13.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.56 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

12.16 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 14221, NY.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 14221, NY.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,460 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

67 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 14221, NY Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 14221, NY

How many schools are in 14221, NY?

14221, NY has 30 public schools: 7 high schools, 9 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 22,015 students in total.

How do schools in 14221 perform on state tests?

On average, 30 schools in 14221 score 76% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 70%, so on average schools in 14221 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 14221?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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