Salamanca’s public schools score below 85% of New York districts on tests and graduation
Reading proficiency in Salamanca’s districts is 29%, below the New York average (49%). The grade covers the public school district serving Salamanca, 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.
From New York state tests taken in spring 2022, when 85% 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.
Salamanca’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 165 New York towns with household incomes within a quarter of Salamanca’s, its schools beat 20%, higher than their 15% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 29% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 49% and 46% statewide; 85% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87% across New York (the state reports Salamanca’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending, and where it came from
The district spent $36,506 per student in FY2024, against $34,607 across New York. 25% of its revenue that year was federal (New York 8%), in the last year of pandemic relief. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then two middle schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. 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.
What’s behind Salamanca’s grade
C−: better than 15% of New York school districts, #685 of 755 New York towns. Both inputs trail the New York average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Salamanca, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Salamanca
Prospect Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 426 students · 8:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Salamanca
Prospect Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 426 students · 8:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Salamanca
Prospect Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 426 students · 8:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Salamanca · depends on your address
Prospect Elementary School
Grades PK–3 · 426 students · 8:1 students per teacher
Seneca Intermediate School
Grades 3–7 · 404 students · 8:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Salamanca
Seneca Intermediate School
Grades 3–7 · 404 students · 8:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Salamanca
Seneca Intermediate School
Grades 3–7 · 404 students · 8:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Salamanca
Seneca Intermediate School
Grades 3–7 · 404 students · 8:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Salamanca · depends on your address
Salamanca High School
Grades 7–12 · 493 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Seneca Intermediate School
Grades 3–7 · 404 students · 8:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Salamanca
Salamanca High School
Grades 7–12 · 493 students · 9:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Salamanca
Salamanca High School
Grades 7–12 · 493 students · 9:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Salamanca
Salamanca High School
Grades 7–12 · 493 students · 9:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Salamanca
Salamanca High School
Grades 7–12 · 493 students · 9:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Salamanca
Salamanca High School
Grades 7–12 · 493 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Salamanca’s public schools are run by Salamanca City School District, which also serves Great Valley and Salamanca. 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.
Well below the state in reading
Salamanca vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New York towns that share Salamanca’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Salamanca | C− | Salamanca City |
| Salamanca (town) | — | Salamanca City |
| Great Valley | C | Ellicottville Central PK–12 · Salamanca City PK–12 |
| Little Valley | B− | Cattaraugus-Little Valley Central |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Salamanca City with Salamanca, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Salamanca
3 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Warrior Academy).
Questions about Salamanca’s schools
Are Salamanca’s schools good?
On New York’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Salamanca children attend score below 85% of New York’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #685 of 755 New York towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 20%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Salamanca in?
Salamanca City School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,323 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
What is Salamanca’s graduation rate?
80–84% of the class of 2023 in Salamanca City School District graduated in four years, against 87% across New York.
How much does Salamanca spend per student?
$36,506 in Salamanca City School District (FY2024), against $34,607 across New York. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Salamanca families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Salamanca → They have their own page.
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.