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East Aurora Middle School

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East Aurora Middle School ranks 203 rd of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-9

203^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Better than 86% of New York middle schools

Summary

East Aurora Middle School is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 5-9 in the East Aurora Union Free School District, with 495 students located in East Aurora, NY. The school has consistently ranked in the top 20% of New York middle schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 203 out of 1,500 middle schools in the state and a 4 out of 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Aurora Middle School students consistently outperform the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math on the New York State Assessments. For example, in 2024-2025, 82.76% of 5th graders, 70.27% of 6th graders, 67.65% of 7th graders, and 78.69% of 8th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 56.61%, 50.86%, 50.99%, and 52.38% respectively. In Math, 79.31% of 5th graders, 56.34% of 6th graders, 75% of 7th graders, and 91.94% of 8th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 54.16%, 51.2%, 56.47%, and 46.74%. The school also excels in Regents exams, with 100% proficiency rates in Earth Science and Algebra I in 2024-2025, significantly higher than the state averages.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Depew Middle School, Lackawanna Middle School, and East Middle School (West Seneca), East Aurora Middle School outperforms them in academic proficiency rates and Regents exam performance. The school's high per-student spending of $24,186 in 2023-2024, which is significantly higher than the state average, may contribute to its strong academic performance.

504

Students ?

10.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,507

Per pupil spending ?

13.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

430 Main St
East Aurora, NY 14052-1750

(716) 687-2453

District: East Aurora Union Free School District

Students who attend East Aurora Middle School usually attend:

High:

East Aurora High School

Feeder schools for East Aurora Middle School:

Elementary:

Parkdale Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 88th percentile in 2015 → 86th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the New York average (77% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of New York middle schools

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school77%

District avg79%

New York avg53%

203^rd of 1,500

New York public middle schools ?

Top 14%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

132^nd of 874East Aurora Union Free School District among New York districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	83.9	203 of 1500	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	86.8	164 of 1504	89.1%	★★★★☆
2023	76.4	299 of 1500	80.1%	★★★★☆
2022	85.9	163 of 1479	89.0%	★★★★☆
2021	48.7	593 of 1242	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	81.1	233 of 1439	83.8%	★★★★☆
2018	80.6	229 of 1438	84.1%	★★★★☆
2017	78.3	257 of 1455	82.3%	★★★★☆
2016	81.3	200 of 1429	86.0%	★★★★☆
2015	83.0	170 of 1407	87.9%	★★★★☆
2014	82.0	175 of 1401	87.5%	★★★★☆
2013	87.7	126 of 1373	90.8%	★★★★★
2012	90.8	55 of 1337	95.9%	★★★★★
2011	88.8	87 of 1295	93.3%	★★★★★
2010	85.0	129 of 1243	89.6%	★★★★☆
2009	83.2	81 of 1224	93.4%	★★★★★
2008	83.9	116 of 1185	90.2%	★★★★★
2007	84.7	117 of 1123	89.6%	★★★★☆
2006	84.4	125 of 1095	88.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	83.9	183 of 1457	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	83.3	185 of 1465	87.4%	★★★★☆
2023	77.7	267 of 1463	81.7%	★★★★☆
2022	83.8	173 of 1454	88.1%	★★★★☆
2021	44.4	577 of 1066	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	79.1	241 of 1370	82.4%	★★★★☆
2018	79.4	239 of 1353	82.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	54.9	506 of 1283	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	30.4	951 of 1296	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.1	716 of 1288	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	67.0	296 of 1306	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	43.5	477 of 935	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	78.0	194 of 1241	84.4%	★★★★☆
2018	60.9	371 of 1245	70.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	82.0	216 of 1455	85.2%	★★★★☆
2024	87.6	144 of 1464	90.2%	★★★★★
2023	72.2	332 of 1464	77.3%	★★★★☆
2022	86.1	151 of 1455	89.6%	★★★★☆
2021	49.1	511 of 1071	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	79.1	235 of 1366	82.8%	★★★★☆
2018	77.1	252 of 1352	81.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	38.7	761 of 1298	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.2	735 of 1303	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.1	347 of 1307	73.5%	★★★★☆
2022	73.5	169 of 1283	86.8%	★★★★☆
2021	53.3	164 of 522	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.1	162 of 1139	85.8%	★★★★☆
2018	61.1	270 of 1170	76.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New York percentile	Rating
2025	72.3	208 of 775	73.2%	★★★★☆
2024	76.9	154 of 778	80.2%	★★★★☆
2023	57.2	329 of 772	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	75.5	149 of 748	80.1%	★★★★☆
2021	34.6	433 of 614	29.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	70.7	204 of 716	71.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)87th percentile~ school

Male (2025)85th percentile~ school

White (2025)73rd percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)61st percentile-26 vs school

Special Education (2025)41st percentile-45 vs school

By subject vs New York (2024-2025) ?

Earth Science100%+35 vs state

Algebra I100%+44 vs state

Math76%+23 vs state

English Language Arts75%+22 vs state

Science72%+28 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Earth Science (2025)	Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	Regents Earth and Space Sciences (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)					NY State Assessments Math (2025)					NY State Assessments Science (2025)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	Regents Earth and Space Sciences End of Course	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 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
East Aurora Middle School	Public	5-9	430 Main St	East Aurora	14052	Erie County	East Aurora Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 687-2453	504	50	10.1	13.3%	461 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.2%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)	83.9	203^rd of 1500 public middle schools	86.5%		86.8	164^th of 1504 public middle schools	89.1%	39	100.0		100.0				82.8	70.3	67.7	78.7		79.3	56.3	75.0	91.9	67.3	90.0	98.3	98.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	98.6	98.6	99.6	$26,507	$710	$25,797
Iroquois Middle School	Public	6-8	2111 Girdle Rd	Elma	14059	Erie County	Iroquois Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 652-3000	478	46	10.5	19.7%	454 (95.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	48	756^th of 1500 public middle schools	49.6%		52.4	673^rd of 1504 public middle schools	55.3%	83			100.0	100.0	95.7			45.7	44.2	48.9			63.5	57.8	6.1		47.8	98.9	99.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	99.2	99.8	$24,926	$657	$24,269
Orchard Park Middle School	Public	6-8	60 S Lincoln Ave	Orchard Park	14127	Erie County	Orchard Park Central School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 209-6227	1,086	103	10.5	14.4%	972 (89.5%)	20 (1.8%)	38 (3.5%)	18 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (3.5%)	73.4	338^th of 1500 public middle schools	77.5%		77.5	265^th of 1504 public middle schools	82.4%	73	100.0		100.0					59.2	58.8	55.7			71.1	73.0	57.2		65.0	99.6	99.6	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.6	99.7	99.6	$24,551	$547	$24,004
East Middle School	Public	6-8	1445 Center Rd	West Seneca	14224	Erie County	West Seneca Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 677-3530	567	55	10.3	40.0%	448 (79.0%)	36 (6.3%)	43 (7.6%)	15 (2.6%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.9%)	41.8	878^th of 1500 public middle schools	41.5%		35.2	1015^th of 1504 public middle schools	32.5%	137	100.0		100.0					51.3	34.2	47.8			40.2	47.9	47.4		50.0	99.5	99.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.9	100.0	99.9	$27,094	$718	$26,376
William Street School	Public	4-6	5201 William St	Lancaster	14086	Erie County	Lancaster Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 686-3800	1,274	99	12.8	39.8%	1,152 (90.4%)	21 (1.6%)	45 (3.5%)	25 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	29 (2.3%)								(n/a)						64.9	66.6	56.9			67.5	69.3	73.0			61.5		99.1	99.8	99.9	99.9	99.9	100.0	99.8	99.8	$19,968	$388	$19,580
Holland Middle School	Public	5-8	11720 Partridge Rd	Holland	14080	Erie County	Holland Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 537-8277	218	26	8.3	31.2%	211 (96.8%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	50.9	703^rd of 1500 public middle schools	53.1%		62.5	499^th of 1504 public middle schools	66.8%	204		100.0	100.0				60.5	35.0	52.8	42.6		43.2	31.7	75.9	75.0	45.5	57.1	98.9	98.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	99.6	98.9	$31,744	$1,633	$30,111
West Middle School	Public	6-8	395 Center Rd	West Seneca	14224	Erie County	West Seneca Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 677-3500	778	70	11.1	34.3%	643 (82.6%)	32 (4.1%)	50 (6.4%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.0%)	47	783^rd of 1500 public middle schools	47.8%		37.3	971^st of 1504 public middle schools	35.4%	188	100.0		100.0					52.3	40.1	41.3			52.8	53.5	47.4		47.8	99.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.6	$26,017	$740	$25,277
Lancaster Middle School	Public	7-8	148 Aurora St	Lancaster	14086	Erie County	Lancaster Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 686-3220	876	70	12.5	26.0%	778 (88.8%)	13 (1.5%)	32 (3.7%)	25 (2.9%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	23 (2.6%)	39.6	918^th of 1500 public middle schools	38.8%		43.2	850^th of 1504 public middle schools	43.5%	68		96.2	100.0						40.6	48.3				54.0	35.9		25.0	99.5	99.9	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.8	99.6	99.8	$20,288	$382	$19,906
Depew Middle School	Public	6-8	5201 S Transit Rd	Depew	14043	Erie County	Depew Union Free School District	No	No	No	No	(716) 686-5050	421	40	10.4	44.2%	333 (79.1%)	13 (3.1%)	28 (6.7%)	16 (3.8%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.7%)	21.8	1283^rd of 1500 public middle schools	14.5%		21.6	1275^th of 1504 public middle schools	15.2%	8		95.5	95.7					35.2	37.4	24.5			36.4	41.6	24.7		23.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$27,007	$1,255	$25,752
Lackawanna Middle School	Public	6-8	550 Martin Rd	Lackawanna	14218	Erie County	Lackawanna City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 821-5610	444	47	9.3	86.5%	267 (60.1%)	58 (13.1%)	78 (17.6%)	24 (5.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)	7.9	1451^st of 1500 public middle schools	3.3%		7.9	1457^th of 1504 public middle schools	3.1%	6			75.4					11.4	11.2	32.7			15.8	14.0	15.9		24.8	95.7	98.3	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.8	98.6	$35,442	$2,917	$32,525

Frequently Asked Questions about East Aurora Middle School

How many students attend East Aurora Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 504 students attended East Aurora Middle School.

Is East Aurora Middle School a good school?

East Aurora Middle School ranks 203^rd of 1500 New York middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of East Aurora Middle School attend?

Students who attend East Aurora Middle School usually go on to attend East Aurora High School

What district is East Aurora Middle School in?

East Aurora Union Free School District

What is the racial makeup of East Aurora Middle School?

Students at East Aurora Middle School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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