Best Public Schools in East Amherst, NY

Summary:

The city of East Amherst, New York is home to 4 schools within the Williamsville Central School District, including 1 high school, 2 middle schools, and 1 elementary school. These schools demonstrate a strong commitment to academic excellence, with several standout performers that consistently rank among the top schools in New York state.

Williamsville East High School is the top-performing school in the data set, boasting exceptional test scores, a high 4-year graduation rate, and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The middle schools, Transit Middle School and Casey Middle School, also demonstrate consistently strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math. At the elementary level, Dodge Elementary School stands out as the highest-ranked in the data set, maintaining a 5-star rating and impressive proficiency rates.

The schools in East Amherst benefit from relatively high per-student spending, low student-teacher ratios, and a focus on STEM subjects, as evidenced by the strong performance in Regents exams. However, the data also suggests potential equity concerns, as the schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates tend to have lower proficiency rates compared to their more affluent counterparts. Overall, the Williamsville Central School District has established a reputation for academic excellence, with several standout schools that provide a high-quality education for the students of East Amherst.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Transit Middle School	Public	5-8	8730 Transit Rd	East Amherst	14051	Erie County	Williamsville Central School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 626-8700	872	75	11.6	16.5%	541 (62.0%)	25 (2.9%)	35 (4.0%)	220 (25.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (5.7%)	95.4	65^th of 1504 public middle schools	95.7%		95.5	61^st of 1500 public middle schools	95.9%	4						98.0					100.0			75.8	75.1	89.0	83.6			82.7	86.4	92.5	81.5	61.5	55.7	99.6	99.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	100.0	$15,206	$992	$14,214
Dodge Elementary School	Public	K-4	1900 Dodge Rd	East Amherst	14051	Erie County	Williamsville Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 626-9820	581	59	9.9	25.5%	407 (70.1%)	26 (4.5%)	31 (5.3%)	84 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.7%)	93.5	132^nd of 2445 public elementary schools	94.6%		90.6	204^th of 2439 public elementary schools	91.6%	72												77.2	79.1					86.3	86.8							99.8	100.0	99.8	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	$15,785	$993	$14,792
Williamsville East High School	Public	9-12	151 Paradise Rd	East Amherst	14051	Erie County	Williamsville Central School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 626-8400	981	80	12.2	17.4%	667 (68.0%)	40 (4.1%)	30 (3.1%)	208 (21.2%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (3.2%)	84.8	39^th of 1242 public high schools	96.9%		83.1	65^th of 1228 public high schools	94.7%	26	84.2	81.1	98.4	98.3	95.9	86.1	95.7	94.4	94.0	99.1	90.8															99.9	99.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.9	100.0	$14,398	$993	$13,404
Casey Middle School	Public	5-8	105 Casey Rd	East Amherst	14051	Erie County	Williamsville Central School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 626-8585	615	61	10.0	22.0%	438 (71.2%)	24 (3.9%)	25 (4.1%)	88 (14.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.2%)	87	162^nd of 1504 public middle schools	89.2%		85.9	171^st of 1500 public middle schools	88.6%	9						100.0					100.0			68.0	59.8	68.5	73.8			86.6	80.2	81.9	79.5	62.0	46.2	99.8	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$14,604	$991	$13,613

Cities Near East Amherst

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Williamsville	2.25 mi	11	59^th
Clarence Center	3.47 mi	1	189^th
Clarence	4.13 mi	3	40^th
Amherst	5.27 mi	9	252^nd
Lancaster	6.91 mi	6	253^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.