About This School
Smallwood Drive School is located in Amherst, NY and is one of 2 elementary schools in Amherst Central School District. It is a public school that serves 754 students in grades K-5.
Smallwood Drive School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Smallwood Drive School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Smallwood Drive School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Smallwood Drive School's students and teachers. more
Smallwood Drive School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Smallwood Drive School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Smallwood Drive School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Smallwood Drive School's students and teachers. more
Amherst Central School District District Spending
$12,680Per Pupil
The Amherst Central School District spends $12,680 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 63% on instruction, 35% on support services, 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Amherst Central School District District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Park School of Buffalo 0.5 miles | n/a | |
| Forest Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Maplemere Elementary School 1.3 miles |  |
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| Sts Peter & Paul Elementary School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| St Benedict School 1.5 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades K-5
- Amherst Central School District
Made AYP
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see 2011 test scores
Contact
Smallwood Drive School300 Smallwood Dr
Amherst, NY 14226
(716) 362-2100
Nearby Cities
Test Scores
About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
English Language Arts
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95%
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69%
Math
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99%
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96%
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85%
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99%
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68%
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99%
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76%
Social Studies
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100%
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94%
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78%
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85%
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84%
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70%
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93%
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78%
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97%
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72%
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81%
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97%
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English Language Arts
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68%
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Math
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82%
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English Language Arts
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75%
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56%
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87%
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Science
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TestRating
9 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For New York, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 New York State Assessments Results and New York State Regents Exams Results for all subjects tested.
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Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 754
50%
49%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Smallwood Drive School had 11% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 45% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
83%
Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
Black
6%
Hispanic
3%
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Smallwood Drive School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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