Top Rankings
West Buffalo Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 503 students in West Buffalo Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in West Buffalo Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,816 Schools
# Students
503 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
West Buffalo Charter School District, which is ranked #773 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#773 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.72
# American Indian Students
5 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
117 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
23%
10%
# Hispanic Students
154 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
31%
29%
# Black Students
127 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
25%
16%
# White Students
73 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
15%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
26 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
56
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
64
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
60
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
48
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
50
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
4
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $13,203 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Spending
$7 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$13,203
$32,230
Best West Buffalo Charter School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Buffalo Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
113 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 923-1534
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 923-1534
Grades: K-8
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Buffalo Charter School District?
West Buffalo Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 503 students.
What is the rank of West Buffalo Charter School District?
West Buffalo Charter School District is ranked #773 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Buffalo Charter School District?
31% of West Buffalo Charter School District students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 23% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Buffalo Charter School District?
West Buffalo Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is West Buffalo Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,203 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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