C
Below Average
53/100

Heritage Heights Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2545 SWEET HOME RD, Amherst, NY 14228
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 32% · Math 42% proficient · 27th percentile in New York
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
419
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$29K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%27/100reading 22nd percentile, math 33rd percentile among New York elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%96/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 33% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −35 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency32% (−24 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−15 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%42%reading -23 pts, math -20 pts12th percentile (list)
Black30%10%reading -5 pts, math -22 pts22nd percentile (list)
Asian35%65%reading -34 pts, math -14 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -10 pts, math -8 pts33rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2545 SWEET HOME RD
City Amherst
ZIP Code 14228
District 3628500
NCES School ID 362850003828
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 14228

Understanding the community around Heritage Heights Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,960
Per Capita Income $38,914
Poverty Rate 5.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.5%
High School or Higher 91.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $238,100
Median Rent $1,205
Owner-Occupied 55.8%
Renter-Occupied 44.2%
View full data for ZIP 14228 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Heritage Heights Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 51.3%
Black 18.9%
Asian 14.8%
Hispanic/Latino 9.1%
Two or More Races 5.3%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 419
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Heritage Heights Elementary School?
Heritage Heights Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Heritage Heights Elementary School?
Heritage Heights Elementary School has 419 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does Heritage Heights Elementary School serve?
Heritage Heights Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Heritage Heights Elementary School receive per student?
Heritage Heights Elementary School receives $29,107 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Heritage Heights Elementary School in 14228 ▼
Avg Home Value
$362,535
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,692
1-Year Change
+8.4%
% Renters
44.2%

Other Schools in 14228

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026