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Schools in Pendleton · Starpoint Central School District

Pendleton’s public schools outscore 76% of New York districts

63% of students in Pendleton’s public schools are proficient in math, above the New York average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Pendleton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New York, not nationally.

#144of 755 New York townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 69% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
60%
▲ 11 pts vs NY 49%
2021–22
Math proficiency
63%
▲ 16 pts vs NY 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
91%
▲ 4 pts vs NY 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$21.2K
▼ 39% vs NY $34.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.4
NY 11.2 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
2,870 students on the public path
In brief

Pendleton’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 60% and math 63% in spring 2022, against 49% and 46% statewide; 91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $21,215 per student, against $34,607 across New York (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Regan Intermediate School, then Starpoint Middle School, then Starpoint High School. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Pendleton’s grade

A− Test scoresB− Graduation

A−: better than 76% of New York school districts, #144 of 755 New York towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New York average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New York school districts we grade (1,013)Better than 76%
Lower resultsHigher results
New York towns with similar household incomes (667)Better than 77%
Towns in Niagara County (12)Better than 92%
B+A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,125 test results and a graduating class of 238 could put Pendleton anywhere from B+ to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 69% of Pendleton’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,124 in math, 1,126 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Pendleton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–2Fricano Primary SchoolStarpoint Central School DistrictNo scores
3–5Regan Intermediate SchoolStarpoint Central School DistrictB
6–8Starpoint Middle SchoolStarpoint Central School DistrictB−
9–12Starpoint High SchoolStarpoint Central School DistrictA

Pendleton’s public schools are run by Starpoint Central School District, which also serves Cambria, Lockport and Wheatfield. Parts of Pendleton (4% of its land) are served by Lockport City instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Starpoint Central School DistrictGrades K–12 · 4 schools · 2,870 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 12.4 per teacher (NY 11.2)
$21,215NY $34,607 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading60%
State average 48.9% · 1126 students tested
Math63%
State average 46.5% · 1124 students tested

Pendleton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New York towns that share Pendleton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
PendletonA−Starpoint Central
AmherstA−Williamsville Central PK–12 · Sweet Home Central PK–12
WheatfieldB+Niagara-Wheatfield Central PK–12 · Starpoint Central K–12
Lockport—Lockport City K–12 · Starpoint Central K–12

2 of the 3 neighbors share Starpoint Central with Pendleton, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Pendleton

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New York’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Pendletonby address
Fricano Primary School
Elementary · Grades K–2 · Lockport
584 students12:1Rate it →
Regan Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Lockport
B
631 students11:1Rate it →
Starpoint Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Lockport
B−
726 students12:1Rate it →
Starpoint High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Lockport
A
929 students14:1Rate it →

Questions about Pendleton’s schools

Are Pendleton’s schools good?

By New York’s own tests, yes: the public schools Pendleton children attend outscore 76% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #144 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 77%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Pendleton in?

Starpoint Central School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,870 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Pendleton are served by Lockport City.

Where do Pendleton kids go to high school?

Starpoint High School in Lockport, with 929 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Pendleton’s graduation rate?

91% of the class of 2023 in Starpoint Central School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.

How much does Pendleton spend per student?

$21,215 in Starpoint Central School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New York. Stars are from neighbors.