Serving 882 students in grades Kindergarten-8, South Buffalo Charter 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 33% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 882 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Math Proficiency: 33%
- Reading Proficiency: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Buffalo Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
South Buffalo Charter School's student population of 882 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
882 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Buffalo Charter School is 0.64, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)33%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)21%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
30%
16%
White
51%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 schools are South Buffalo Charter School often compared to?
South Buffalo Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Global Concepts Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend South Buffalo Charter School?
882 students attend South Buffalo Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of South Buffalo Charter School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Buffalo Charter School?
South Buffalo Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does South Buffalo Charter School offer ?
South Buffalo Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Buffalo Charter School part of?
South Buffalo Charter School is part of South Buffalo Charter School District.
School Reviews
1 2/25/2020
Over the last 2 years our daughter has been bullied by students and staff alike. We have gone through many avenues to try to get this resolved. My daughter cries at night and dreads waking up to go to this school. I am pulling her ASAP.
5 6/20/2012
My daughter attends Kindergarden and her teacher makes sure she is being challenged. Her teacher is wonderful.
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