Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bilingual 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 9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 358 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Bilingual Center's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Buffalo, NY, encompassing approximately 52.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bilingual Center's student population of 358 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
358 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bilingual Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bilingual Center is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4311 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
96%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
3%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)77.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
Showing 2001–2015. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bilingual Center's ranking?
Bilingual Center is ranked #4311 out of 4,346 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Bilingual Center?
358 students attend Bilingual Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bilingual Center students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bilingual Center?
Bilingual Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bilingual Center offer ?
Bilingual Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bilingual Center part of?
Bilingual Center is part of Buffalo City School District.
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