Summary:
The Clarence Central School District in New York is home to 6 high-performing schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district as a whole is ranked 131 out of 874 districts in the state and has a 4-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Clarence Senior High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the top 50 high schools in New York state over the past 3 years with a 5-star rating. The school boasts impressive test scores, with over 90% proficiency in many Regents exams, significantly outperforming the state averages. Clarence Middle School is also a strong performer, ranking in the top 200 middle schools in the state with a 4-star rating and high proficiency rates in 8th-grade math and science assessments. Among the elementary schools, Sheridan Hill and Ledgeview stand out with 4-star ratings and rankings in the top 500 elementary schools statewide, demonstrating high proficiency in both ELA and math assessments.
The district's schools have maintained their high rankings and proficiency rates over the past 3 years, indicating a sustainable and effective educational model. The district appears to allocate resources fairly, with similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios across the schools, despite varying free/reduced lunch rates. While the overall performance is strong, there are some differences in proficiency rates between the elementary schools, particularly in math and science for 5th grade, suggesting a need to further investigate and address any opportunity gaps. Overall, the Clarence Central School District is a high-performing system with multiple schools demonstrating excellence in academics, resources, and student outcomes.
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