King Center Charter School

156 Newburgh Ave
Buffalo, NY 14211
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Bottom 50%
Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-8, King Center 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 is 18% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

King Center Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

King Center Charter School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

King Center Charter School 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 King Center Charter School is 0.29, 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)
#3944 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of King Center Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of King Center Charter School 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.
25%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of King Center Charter School 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.
55-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
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Hispanic
3%
29%
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Black
84%
16%
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White
1%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of King Center Charter School 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
93%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in King Center Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is King Center Charter School's ranking?
King Center Charter School is ranked #3944 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend King Center Charter School?
412 students attend King Center Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of King Center Charter School students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King Center Charter School?
King Center Charter School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does King Center Charter School offer ?
King Center Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is King Center Charter School part of?
King Center Charter School is part of King Center Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is King Center Charter School located?
King Center Charter School is located in the Schiller Park neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Schiller Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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