Tonawanda City School District

The Tonawanda City School District consists of 3 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 1 middle/high school, serving students in the Tonawanda area. The standout school in the district is Riverview Elementary School, which has the highest academic performance with students scoring above the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Math assessments. In contrast, Tonawanda Middle/High School has seen a decline in its performance, with a drop in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the past few years.

The student demographics across the district vary, with a predominantly white student population. However, there are significant differences in the percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, ranging from 45.9% at Tonawanda Middle/High School to 53.47% at Mullen Elementary School. This suggests potential socioeconomic disparities within the district, which could be a contributing factor to the academic performance gaps observed.

In terms of financial metrics, the spending per student also varies significantly, with Mullen Elementary School spending the most at $18,206 per student, followed by Tonawanda Middle/High School at $14,415 and Riverview Elementary School at $9,909. The student-teacher ratio is lowest at Mullen Elementary School (9.1) and highest at Riverview Elementary School (12.1). These differences in resource allocation and staffing ratios may also play a role in the academic outcomes of the schools.