Community School #53

329 Roehrer Ave
Buffalo, NY 14208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Community School #53 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 is 5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Community School #53 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Community School #53's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Community School #53 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community School #53 is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4351 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Community School #53, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
5%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Community School #53 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Community School #53 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Community School #53 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Community School #53 and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
12%
10%
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Hispanic
9%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Community School #53 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
70%
16%
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White
5%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Community School #53 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Community School #53 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Community School #53 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Community School #53's ranking?
Community School #53 is ranked #4351 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Community School #53?
452 students attend Community School #53.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Community School #53 students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community School #53?
Community School #53 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community School #53 offer ?
Community School #53 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Community School #53 part of?
Community School #53 is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Community School #53 located?
Community School #53 is located in the Kingsley neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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