Serving 155 students in grades Kindergarten-12, P.S. 84 ranks in the top 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.S. 84 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.S. 84's student population of 155 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
P.S. 84 ranks within the top 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. 84 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
#1896 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
35%
16%
White
30%
40%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.S. 84's ranking?
P.S. 84 is ranked #1896 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 84 often compared to?
P.S. 84is often viewed alongside schools like Williamsville East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of P.S. 84?
The graduation rate of P.S. 84 is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend P.S. 84?
155 students attend P.S. 84.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of P.S. 84 students are Black, 30% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 84?
P.S. 84 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 84 offer ?
P.S. 84 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 84 part of?
P.S. 84 is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 84 located?
P.S. 84 is located in the Grider neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Grider.
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