Gowanda Middle School
Gowanda, NY · Gowanda Central School District · Grades 5-8
630th of 781 New York middle schools statewide · better than 19%▼ Declining
Gowanda Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Gowanda Middle School 630th of 781 New York middle schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 19% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — declining.
Gowanda Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Gowanda Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 329 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.0% | 63.5% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 26.7% | 22.2% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.0% | 10.3% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 4.0% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Gowanda Middle School
Typical home value $165K in zip 14070 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Gowanda Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Cattaraugus-Little Valley Middle SchoolCattaraugus-Little Valley Central School District · 10.1 mi away666th of 781
ELA 30% · Math 42% - 3Silver Creek Middle SchoolSilver Creek Central School District · 11.9 mi away612th of 781
ELA 32% · Math 46% - 2William G Houston Middle SchoolEvans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore) · 13.3 mi away639th of 781
ELA 32% · Math 43% - 3Griffith Institute Middle SchoolSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District · 15.3 mi away548th of 781
ELA 30% · Math 56% - 6Fredonia Middle SchoolFredonia Central School District · 18.4 mi away323rd of 781
ELA 51% · Math 65% - 7Frontier Middle SchoolFrontier Central School District · 18.9 mi away279th of 781
ELA 56% · Math 68% - 6Hamburg Middle SchoolHamburg Central School District · 19.2 mi away317th of 781
ELA 50% · Math 67% - 7Orchard Park Middle SchoolOrchard Park Central School District · 23 mi away237th of 781
ELA 58% · Math 73%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Gowanda Middle School in?
Gowanda Middle School is part of the Gowanda Central School District district in Gowanda, New York.
Is Gowanda Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Gowanda Middle School 630th of 781 New York middle schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Gowanda Middle School?
White 64%, American Indian 22%, Two or more races 10%, Hispanic 4% (329 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Gowanda Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14070 is $165K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.