Serving 390 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Seventy Ninth Street School 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seventy Ninth Street School's student population of 390 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Seventy Ninth Street School 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 Seventy Ninth Street School is 0.50, which is less 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
#3776 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
5%
29%
Black
9%
16%
White
69%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seventy Ninth Street School's ranking?
Seventy Ninth Street School is ranked #3776 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Seventy Ninth Street School often compared to?
Seventy Ninth Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geraldine J Mann School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Seventy Ninth Street School?
390 students attend Seventy Ninth Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Seventy Ninth Street School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seventy Ninth Street School?
Seventy Ninth Street School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Seventy Ninth Street School offer ?
Seventy Ninth Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Seventy Ninth Street School part of?
Seventy Ninth Street School is part of Niagara Falls City School District.
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