How do these schools compare?
| Metric | SWEET HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL | WILLOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | AMHERST, NY | AMHERST, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 858 | 427 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.5% | 37.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | SWEET HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL | WILLOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $29,107 | $29,107 |
| District | SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT | SWEET HOME CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | SWEET HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL | WILLOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54.9% | 48.7% |
| African American | 19.5% | 20.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.8% | 9.8% |
| Asian | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 8.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | SWEET HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL | WILLOW RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 286:1 | 427:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.4% | 27.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 13 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.