For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,782 students in Dunkirk City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Dunkirk City School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New York public school average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,804 Schools
# Students
1,782 Students
2,526,520 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
215,025 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Dunkirk City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 786 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#764 out of 788 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
62%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.72
# American Indian Students
4 Students
18,588 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
249,216 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,021 Students
726,742 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
29%
# Black Students
66 Students
408,333 Students
% Black Students
4%
16%
# White Students
624 Students
1,036,576 Students
% White Students
35%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
6,065 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
65 Students
80,416 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
56,452
# Students in K Grade:
127
173,952
# Students in 1st Grade:
127
175,866
# Students in 2nd Grade:
118
179,876
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
179,592
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
182,761
# Students in 5th Grade:
111
184,189
# Students in 6th Grade:
143
186,528
# Students in 7th Grade:
171
191,088
# Students in 8th Grade:
146
194,752
# Students in 9th Grade:
156
208,652
# Students in 10th Grade:
151
198,832
# Students in 11th Grade:
126
188,822
# Students in 12th Grade:
138
188,400
# Ungraded Students:
23
36,758
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,336 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,087. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,044 is less than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$46 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,336
$31,087
Spending / Student
$26,044
$31,956
Best Dunkirk City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunkirk Senior High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
75 W 6th St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: 9-12
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
School 5
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
117 Brigham Rd
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 205 students
Rank: #33.
School 4
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
752 Central Ave
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 0 students
Rank: #44.
School 7
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
348 Lake Shore Dr E
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
School 3
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
742 Lamphere St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #66.
Dunkirk Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 Eagle St
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Dunkirk, NY 14048
(716) 366-9300
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dunkirk City School District?
Dunkirk City School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,782 students.
What is the rank of Dunkirk City School District?
Dunkirk City School District is ranked #767 out of 786 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunkirk City School District?
57% of Dunkirk City School District students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunkirk City School District?
Dunkirk City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 12:1.
What is Dunkirk City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,044 is less than the state median of $31,956. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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