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Silver Creek Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 942 students in Silver Creek Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Silver Creek Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,819 Schools
# Students
942 Students
2,508,712 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
217,359 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Silver Creek Central School District, which is ranked #676 of all 1,009 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#670 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
78%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.72
% American Indian
11%
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
9%
30%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
70%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,791 is higher than the state median of $31,307. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,990 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,791
$31,307
Spending / Student
$29,990
$32,183
Best Silver Creek Central School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silver Creek High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Dickinson St
Silver Creek, NY 14136
(716) 934-2603
Silver Creek, NY 14136
(716) 934-2603
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Dickinson St
Silver Creek, NY 14136
(716) 934-2603
Silver Creek, NY 14136
(716) 934-2603
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Silver Creek Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Dickinson St
Silver Creek, NY 14136
(716) 934-2603
Silver Creek, NY 14136
(716) 934-2603
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Silver Creek Central School District?
Silver Creek Central School District manages 3 public schools serving 942 students.
What is the rank of Silver Creek Central School District?
Silver Creek Central School District is ranked #676 out of 1,009 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Silver Creek Central School District?
70% of Silver Creek Central School District students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Silver Creek Central School District?
Silver Creek Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Silver Creek Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,990 is less than the state median of $32,183. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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