Boston Valley Elementary School

Summary:

Boston Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Hamburg Central School District in Hamburg, New York, with 231 students and a 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has shown mixed performance on state assessments, outperforming the district and state in 3rd grade Math and 5th grade ELA, but underperforming in 4th grade ELA and 5th grade Science. Student group performance also varies, with the school ranking higher for male students and special education students compared to female students and economically disadvantaged students. The school's percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has declined in recent years, and its per-student spending has increased, suggesting effective resource allocation. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, indicating it may be struggling to keep pace with improvements in other schools across the state.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Hamburg Central School District, Boston Valley Elementary School generally performs on par or slightly better in terms of test scores and student group performance. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Orchard Park Central School District, which has several elementary schools ranked among the top 25% of New York elementary schools. The school's ability to address the needs of its diverse student population and continue to invest in effective educational practices will be key to its future success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7476 Back Creek Rd
       Hamburg, NY  14075-7202


(716) 646-3240

District: Hamburg Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
971st of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,104 Help


Students who attend Boston Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hamburg Middle School
High:    Hamburg High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  224

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Hispanic:
2.7%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Boston Valley Elementary School ranks better than 60.3% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Hamburg Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Boston Valley Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hamburg Central School District. Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), Hispanic (2.7%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Hamburg Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Boston Valley Elementary School is 10.3, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Hamburg Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Boston Valley Elementary School is $18,104, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Hamburg Central School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Boston Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Boston Valley Elementary School 971st of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Boston Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hamburg Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamburg Central School District 458th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Boston Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Boston Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.52 336th 2206 84.8%
2007 73.76 596th 2219 73.1%
2008 70.19 722nd 2227 67.6%
2009 75.20 494th 2257 78.1%
2010 63.98 900th 2263 60.2%
2011 64.21 873rd 2286 61.8%
2012 73.33 603rd 2320 74.0%
2013 87.17 211th 2325 90.9%
2014 77.52 447th 2345 80.9%
2015 76.48 487th 2352 79.3%
2016 78.87 419th 2366 82.3%
2017 69.18 690th 2386 71.1%
2018 57.85 998th 2395 58.3%
2019 38.71 1455th 2413 39.7%
2021 38.15 1414th 2201 35.8%
2022 43.41 1363rd 2434 44.0%
2023 44.31 1322nd 2439 45.8%
2024 57.24 971st 2445 60.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Boston Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.59 1677th 1941 13.6%
2022 42.72 1008th 2031 50.4%
2023 41.60 1023rd 2016 49.3%
2024 49.62 828th 2110 60.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Boston Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.98 680th 2045 66.7%
2019 30.81 1460th 2032 28.1%
2021 51.38 750th 1678 55.3%
2022 44.13 1093rd 2099 47.9%
2023 31.27 1431st 2041 29.9%
2024 38.38 1252nd 2078 39.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Boston Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.67 797th 2338 65.9%
2019 38.32 1455th 2357 38.3%
2021 48.25 1001st 1955 48.8%
2022 45.27 1300th 2401 45.9%
2023 36.01 1547th 2403 35.6%
2024 53.12 1058th 2413 56.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Boston Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.62 1100th 2340 53.0%
2019 42.48 1329th 2358 43.6%
2021 33.54 1377th 1961 29.8%
2022 42.32 1387th 2400 42.2%
2023 52.19 1101st 2400 54.1%
2024 59.19 903rd 2411 62.5%
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Rank History for White students at Boston Valley Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.96 1056th 1338 21.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Boston Valley Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Boston Valley Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 299 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1990 313 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1991 326 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1992 335 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1993 351 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1994 366 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1995 383 1 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1996 383 1 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1997 431 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1998 319 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1999 293 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 295
2000 301 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 307
2001 291 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 295
2002 269 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2003 269 0 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2004 280 0 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 285 0 6 0 2 n/a n/a 0 293
2006 289 5 6 0 3 n/a n/a 0 303
2007 288 3 4 0 4 n/a n/a 0 299
2008 296 3 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 304
2009 286 2 3 1 4 n/a n/a 0 296
2010 285 0 4 3 4 n/a n/a 0 296
2011 278 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 283
2012 252 1 2 3 4 0 0 0 262
2013 252 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 259
2014 246 0 2 4 1 0 0 0 253
2015 247 0 2 3 1 0 2 0 255
2016 240 0 4 3 0 0 2 0 249
2017 247 0 3 6 1 0 4 0 261
2018 242 0 7 5 0 0 2 0 256
2019 217 0 5 2 0 0 6 0 230
2020 215 0 4 5 0 0 8 0 232
2021 199 0 4 7 0 0 9 0 219
2022 203 0 2 7 0 0 7 0 219
2023 214 0 2 7 2 0 6 0 231
2024 210 0 0 6 2 0 6 0 224

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Boston Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 299 17.9 16.7 n/a
1990 317 19.4 16.3 n/a
1991 331 20.4 16.2 n/a
1992 341 17.9 19.0 n/a
1993 358 20.2 17.7 n/a
1994 373 22.2 16.8 8.8
1995 395 21.5 18.4 19.5
1996 395 21.5 18.4 19.5
1997 434 21.5 20.2 18.4
1998 321 21.0 15.3 14.3
1999 295 22.6 13.1 12.2
2000 307 24.6 12.5 21.2
2001 295 22.6 13.1 13.6
2002 274 23.8 11.5 13.5
2003 274 23.8 11.5 13.5
2004 288 n/a n/a n/a
2005 293 25.7 11.4 18.1
2006 303 25.0 12.1 20.1
2007 299 25.0 12.0 19.1
2008 304 25.0 12.2 15.5
2009 296 26.0 11.4 21.6
2010 296 27.0 10.9 24
2011 283 26.5 10.6 20.5
2012 262 23.0 11.3 22.9
2013 259 21.0 12.3 20.5
2014 253 21.2 11.9 17.8
2015 255 19.0 13.4 26.3
2016 249 18.0 13.8 25.7
2017 261 19.0 13.7 25.3
2018 256 21.0 12.1 25.4
2019 230 22.0 10.4 23
2020 232 23.0 10.0 33.2
2021 219 21.6 10.1 32
2022 219 20.4 10.7 28.8
2023 231 22.5 10.2 26.4
2024 224 21.5 10.3 29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Boston Valley Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 299 17.9 16.7 n/a
1990 317 19.4 16.3 n/a
1991 331 20.4 16.2 n/a
1992 341 17.9 19.0 n/a
1993 358 20.2 17.7 n/a
1994 373 22.2 16.8 8.8
1995 395 21.5 18.4 19.5
1996 395 21.5 18.4 19.5
1997 434 21.5 20.2 18.4
1998 321 21.0 15.3 14.3
1999 295 22.6 13.1 12.2
2000 307 24.6 12.5 21.2
2001 295 22.6 13.1 13.6
2002 274 23.8 11.5 13.5
2003 274 23.8 11.5 13.5
2004 288 n/a n/a n/a
2005 293 25.7 11.4 18.1
2006 303 25.0 12.1 20.1
2007 299 25.0 12.0 19.1
2008 304 25.0 12.2 15.5
2009 296 26.0 11.4 21.6
2010 296 27.0 10.9 24
2011 283 26.5 10.6 20.5
2012 262 23.0 11.3 22.9
2013 259 21.0 12.3 20.5
2014 253 21.2 11.9 17.8
2015 255 19.0 13.4 26.3
2016 249 18.0 13.8 25.7
2017 261 19.0 13.7 25.3
2018 256 21.0 12.1 25.4
2019 230 22.0 10.4 23
2020 232 23.0 10.0 33.2
2021 219 21.6 10.1 32
2022 219 20.4 10.7 28.8
2023 231 22.5 10.2 26.4
2024 224 21.5 10.3 29.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Boston Valley Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.1%0.8%0.0%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%98.1%
201499.2%0.8%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201598.8%1.2%0.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%
201696.0%2.4%0.0%97.2%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.8%96.8%97.2%
201792.7%3.4%0.8%95.0%95.8%95.8%95.8%95.8%96.2%95.8%
201894.6%2.7%0.8%95.7%95.3%95.3%96.9%95.3%96.5%95.7%
201994.8%0.0%0.0%96.5%95.7%95.7%95.7%95.7%98.3%95.7%
202097.4%0.0%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%97.4%98.7%97.4%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Boston Valley Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $226 (1.4%) $16,149 (98.6%) $16,375
2020 $736 (4.9%) $14,210 (95.1%) $14,946
2021 $2,022 (11.8%) $15,135 (88.2%) $17,157
2022 $1,382 (7.9%) $16,074 (92.1%) $17,457
2023 $1,090 (6.0%) $17,014 (94.0%) $18,104

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Boston Valley Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1455th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1322nd of 2439 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Boston Valley Elementary School)3833.3
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamburg Central School District)5635.9
 20.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Boston Valley Elementary School)5250
 2%
   3rd Grade Math (Hamburg Central School District)6340.5
 22.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Boston Valley Elementary School)3638.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hamburg Central School District)4647.7
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Boston Valley Elementary School)5453.9
 0.2%
   4th Grade Math (Hamburg Central School District)5456
 2%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Boston Valley Elementary School)1841.4
 23.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hamburg Central School District)3335.1
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Boston Valley Elementary School)5359.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade Math (Hamburg Central School District)5551.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students230231
 0.4%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic27
 250%
Pacific Islander00
White217214
 1.4%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23%26.4%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston Valley Elementary School

Students who attend Boston Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hamburg Middle School
High : Hamburg High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 224 students attended Boston Valley Elementary School.

Boston Valley Elementary School ranks 971st of 2445 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Boston Valley Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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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.

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