Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (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), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center's student population of 606 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center 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 Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center is 0.62, 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
#4070 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
10%
29%
Black
58%
16%
White
8%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
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 Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center's ranking?
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center is ranked #4070 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center?
606 students attend Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center?
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center offer ?
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center part of?
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center is part of Buffalo City School District.
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