Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy 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 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy's student population of 544 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy 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 P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3984 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
35%
16%
White
32%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy's ranking?
P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy is ranked #3984 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy?
544 students attend P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy students are Black, 32% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy?
P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy offer ?
P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy part of?
P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy located?
P.S. 27 Hillery Park Academy is located in the Seneca neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Seneca.
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