P.S. 69 Houghton Academy

1725 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.S. 69 Houghton 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 16% (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 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% 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: 455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

P.S. 69 Houghton Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

P.S. 69 Houghton Academy's student population of 455 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
455 students
This chart displays total students of P.S. 69 Houghton Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of P.S. 69 Houghton Academy
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of P.S. 69 Houghton Academy by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.S. 69 Houghton Academy by grade.

School Rankings

P.S. 69 Houghton 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. 69 Houghton Academy is 0.76, 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.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4021 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of P.S. 69 Houghton Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
16%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 69 Houghton Academy 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 P.S. 69 Houghton Academy 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%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of P.S. 69 Houghton Academy 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
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of P.S. 69 Houghton Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in P.S. 69 Houghton Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in P.S. 69 Houghton Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
36%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in P.S. 69 Houghton Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
25%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in P.S. 69 Houghton Academy and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in P.S. 69 Houghton Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in P.S. 69 Houghton Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.76
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 69 Houghton Academy 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
85%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 69 Houghton Academy 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 (21-22)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 69 Houghton Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is P.S. 69 Houghton Academy's ranking?
P.S. 69 Houghton Academy is ranked #4021 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?
16% 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 P.S. 69 Houghton Academy?
455 students attend P.S. 69 Houghton Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of P.S. 69 Houghton Academy students are Black, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 69 Houghton Academy?
P.S. 69 Houghton Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 69 Houghton Academy offer ?
P.S. 69 Houghton Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 69 Houghton Academy part of?
P.S. 69 Houghton Academy is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 69 Houghton Academy located?
P.S. 69 Houghton Academy is located in the Kaisertown neighborhood of Buffalo, NY.

School Reviews

Review P.S. 69 Houghton Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 455 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Quick Links