Serving 231 students in grades 4-8, Buffalo Collegiate Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 2% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#4308 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%

Hispanic
13%
30%

Black
74%
16%

White
3%
40%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
3%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Collegiate Charter School's ranking?
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School is ranked #4308 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Collegiate Charter School?
231 students attend Buffalo Collegiate Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Buffalo Collegiate Charter School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Collegiate Charter School?
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Buffalo Collegiate Charter School offer ?
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Collegiate Charter School part of?
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School is part of Buffalo Collegiate Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Buffalo Collegiate Charter School located?
Buffalo Collegiate Charter School is located in the Leroy neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Leroy.
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