Serving 556 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 556 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79's student population of 556 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
556 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 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 Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 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
#3884 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
10%
Hispanic
28%
29%
Black
38%
16%
White
15%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pfc William J Grabiarz #79's ranking?
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 is ranked #3884 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 often compared to?
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79is often viewed alongside schools like West Hertel Elementary School, Ps 81 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Pfc William J Grabiarz #79?
556 students attend Pfc William J Grabiarz #79.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pfc William J Grabiarz #79?
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 offer ?
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 part of?
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 located?
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 is located in the Military neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Military.
School Reviews
5 2/21/2022
I'm actually a grandparent; my grandson has attended this school since very early on, and he is now in 4th grade. This school works with the child, the teachers go out of their way to make sure both the parent and the child have everything that they need. Having teachers two years in a row at a time with my grandson's class has been an incredible experience. We've seen nothing by progress with him these past few years. While we have had an unpleasant experience with one admin, it has only been the one. The Principal knows the children and works with them individually with that knowledge. Great job, School 79!
5 8/21/2014
Grabiarz Campus School is one of the best schools in Buffalo. My daughter loved her 5 th grade teachers and is excited to go into 6 th grade. I noticed yesterday in the news that the school had one of the best state assessment results in the area. My daughter loves math and talked about the math group she was in. All the students get individual attention depending on their level. She was in the high level and was pulled out by a different teacher.
I would recommend this school.
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