Serving 130 students in grades 5-7, Buffalo Creek 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-7
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buffalo Creek Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Buffalo Creek Charter School's student population of 130 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Buffalo Creek Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Buffalo Creek Charter School is 0.35, 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
#4215 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
80%
16%
White
5%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Buffalo Creek Charter School's ranking?
Buffalo Creek Charter School is ranked #4215 out of 4,377 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 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Buffalo Creek Charter School?
130 students attend Buffalo Creek Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Buffalo Creek Charter School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo Creek Charter School?
Buffalo Creek Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Buffalo Creek Charter School offer ?
Buffalo Creek Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo Creek Charter School part of?
Buffalo Creek Charter School is part of Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Buffalo Creek Charter School located?
Buffalo Creek Charter School is located in the Front Park neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 5 other public schools located in Front Park.
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