Serving 786 students in grades Prekindergarten-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 26% (which was lower than the New York state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
786 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)29%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)26%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
19%
29%
Black
46%
16%
White
24%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NY state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% NY state average).
How many students attend Campus West School?
786 students attend Campus West School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Campus West School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Campus West School?
Campus West School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Campus West School offer ?
Campus West School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Campus West School part of?
Campus West School is part of Buffalo City School District.
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