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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 14225

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At a glance

Schools

1,500

Students

Districts

Top rankedCleveland Hill Middle School844^th of 1,500 New York middle schools

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Biggest riser

Cheektowaga Middle School up 246 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 14225 zip code area of New York is home to three middle schools: Cheektowaga Middle School, Maryvale Middle School, and Cleveland Hill Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and have varying levels of academic performance based on key metrics such as test scores, Regents exam results, and statewide rankings.

Among the three schools, Maryvale Middle School stands out as the top performer, ranking 853 out of 1500 New York middle schools in 2024-2025 and outperforming the district and state averages in several key test score metrics. Cleveland Hill Middle School also performed well, with strong results on 7th and 8th grade math tests and a 100% proficiency rate on the Regents Algebra I exam. In contrast, Cheektowaga Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and academic performance over the past three school years.

Factors such as spending per student and free/reduced lunch rates may contribute to the observed performance differences. Cleveland Hill Middle School has the highest spending per student at $25,942, while Cheektowaga Middle School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 71.71%. Overall, the data highlights the strengths and challenges of the middle schools in the 14225 zip code area, providing valuable insights for parents and educators.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Regents Living Environment (2025)	Regents Algebra I (2025)	Regents Life Science Biology (2025)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2025)				NY State Assessments Math (2025)				NY State Assessments Science (2025)		Vaccination (2025-26)		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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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 Living Environment End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	Regents Life Science Biology End of Course	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 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	Vaccination: Students (K-12) completely immunized	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cheektowaga Middle School	Public	4-8	3600 Union Rd	Cheektowaga	14225	Erie County	Cheektowaga Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 686-3660	677	64	10.5	72.2%	223 (32.9%)	223 (32.9%)	59 (8.7%)	126 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	45 (6.6%)	37.7	953^rd of 1500 public middle schools	36.5%		25.5	1199^th of 1504 public middle schools	20.3%	246		95.5	100.0	47.0	35.7	34.9	48.4	47.6	44.2	44.0	46.3	25.6	45.0	99%		$23,066	$1,483	$21,583
Cleveland Hill Middle School	Public	6-8	105 Mapleview Rd	Cheektowaga	14225	Erie County	Cleveland Hill Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 836-7200	305	37	8.3	63.6%	113 (37.0%)	102 (33.4%)	17 (5.6%)	40 (13.1%)	4 (1.3%)	2 (0.7%)	27 (8.9%)	43.2	844^th of 1500 public middle schools	43.7%		45.6	796^th of 1504 public middle schools	47.1%	48		100.0	73.7		46.2	51.1	38.7		34.0	57.5	52.7		39.0	99%		$26,717	$1,535	$25,182
Maryvale Middle School	Public	6-8	1050 Maryvale Dr	Cheektowaga	14225	Erie County	Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 631-7425	518	49	10.6	64.7%	310 (59.8%)	56 (10.8%)	63 (12.2%)	64 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (4.8%)	42.8	853^rd of 1500 public middle schools	43.1%		45.3	805^th of 1504 public middle schools	46.5%	48	100.0	97.7			37.7	43.1	39.0		46.3	56.4	46.0		53.7	99%		$23,093	$1,470	$21,623

Cities Near Zip Code 14225

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Cheektowaga	0.39 mi	13	587^th
Depew	2.19 mi	4	497^th
Lancaster	2.65 mi	6	256^th
Williamsville	2.82 mi	11	86^th
Buffalo	2.84 mi	88	729^th

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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.