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Willow Ridge Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 322 students

 
 
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Posted May 13, 2009

My daughter is in Pre-K and they are doing an amazing job! Very polite and helpful!
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Posted December 19, 2008

Willow Ridge is the best school.. Everyone is very happy there. Ive recognized that the students are all very smart, responsible, caring, respectful, and kind! I have a Daughter in grade 3. Every teacher has been absolutely wonderful. This school is rated high, but I say its #1...
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Posted December 7, 2007

Great school for students. No child left behind here. Very carring and concerned for each child.
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Posted March 14, 2006

I have 3 children at Wilow Ridge Elementary. Currently, they are in grades K, 2, and 4. What a great school. The teacher to student ratios are the best. I've had great experiences with all of the teachers there. I'm most happy about the sense of community. It's a smaller school and people get to know each other and their families. Another thing I'm happy about are the after school programs. The school offers free acitivities after school: tumbling, baton twirling, art club, etc. My children have done very well academically @ Willow Ridge, and I believe the school is rated amoung the top 20 in Western New York. It's not a wealthy school but a lot of middle class to upper middle class working families. No snobs! We have a new principle and he is very passionate about his job. Overall I'm very happy with Willow Ridge.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 60% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 74% 49%
Black 19% 19%
Asian 3% 8%
Hispanic 3% 22%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 129%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 20%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 0%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 7%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 0%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

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480 Willow Ridge Dr
Amherst, NY 14228
Phone: (716) 250-1575

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