Serving 432 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 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 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18's student population of 432 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4011 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
10%
Hispanic
21%
29%
Black
36%
16%
White
8%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18's ranking?
Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 is ranked #4011 out of 4,093 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18?
432 students attend Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 students are Black, 33% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18?
Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 offer ?
Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 part of?
Dr A Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 is part of Buffalo City School District.
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