West Hertel Elementary School

Buffalo, NY 14207

Phone: (716) 816-4150
District: Buffalo City School District

4

GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7, • 771 students

West Hertel Elementary School, a public school located in Buffalo, NY, serves grades PK-8 in the Buffalo City School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

West Hertel Elementary School is a public school located in Buffalo, NY. 771 students attend West Hertel Elementary School.

School Ratings

Category Rating Details
Test Scores 2/10 The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 New York State Assessments data from New York State Education Department, and using 2025 New York State Regents Exams data from New York State Education Department.
Student Growth 5/10 The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from New York State Education Department.

Worrisome patterns of chronic student absenteeism have been identified.

Posted: June 10, 2026

The teachers and administrators of this school are wonderful and truly care about the kids. They try to host events and include the community, but it is clear they do not have adequate funding to do so in a larger capacity.

I have three children that attend this school and we are currently applying to different schools solely due to the non stop fights and lack of consequences that occur daily. There are fights at all grade levels daily, disrespectful students who interrupt classes and learning for the other students, and a severe lack of consequence or discipline to stop these behaviors.

At drop off/pick up I have witnessed students yelling at teachers, walking away while being spoken to, a clear disregard. The teachers do the best they can, but there must be a lack of support that nothing has been implemented to address these concerns. Its unfortunate. Otherwise, we love the diversity and community at this school.

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Posted: November 3, 2013

I am a 6th grade teacher at the West Hertel Academy #94, in Buffalo, NY. The "African" proverb, "It takes a village to raise a child," is in place with rigorous work. Administration, committees, and other staff, cohesively spend endless hours for student and family support, to build a plethora of community wide relationships. Our latest event was the "First Annual 5K Run/Walk." It was exciting to see many students, families, teachers, and staff members participate on a sunny Saturday morning while sidewalk viewers watched with interest! This landmark brought opportunities and experiences for students with their families to engage with the community. This involvement improves self confidence, experience, and a holistic being that strongly connects to their education. Students who rise above the challenges of academia, and become interested in their village, unlock unknown doors, and begin to flourish towards a brighter future. Those students who use the community's available tools will achieve success, while becoming productive citizens of society. West Hertel Academy, students, families, and community is the village it takes to raise a child for school improvement.

Posted: May 31, 2007

Posted: February 22, 2007

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# Name Type City State Overall Rating Distance
1 Delaware Park Neighborhood/Subdivision Buffalo NY 1.8 mi
2 Bowdoin Square Apartment Complex Williamsville NY 7.1 mi
3 Williamsville Neighborhood/Subdivision Williamsville NY 7.8 mi
4 James Blvd Neighborhood/Subdivision Medina NY 31.1 mi
# Name City State Overall Rating Distance
1 Elmwood Village Buffalo NY 1.8 mi
2 Allentown Buffalo NY 3.3 mi
3 Waterfront Buffalo NY 3.6 mi
4 North Tonawanda Tonawanda NY 6.5 mi
5 Cheektowaga Buffalo NY 7.8 mi
6 Cazenovia Park Buffalo NY 7.8 mi
7 West Seneca Buffalo NY 10.3 mi
8 Depew Buffalo NY 10.4 mi
9 Lancaster Buffalo NY 11.5 mi
10 Niagara Falls Buffalo NY 12.8 mi
11 Hamburg Buffalo NY 15.6 mi
12 Lewiston Buffalo NY 17.1 mi
13 East Aurora Buffalo NY 18.4 mi
Base Distance
Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station 11.9 mi.
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