Serving 664 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Buffalo United 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 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Math Proficiency: 24%
- Reading Proficiency: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Buffalo United Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Buffalo United Charter School's student population of 664 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Buffalo United Charter School is 0.42, 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)24%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
13%
29%
Black
75%
16%
White
4%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend Buffalo United Charter School?
664 students attend Buffalo United Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Buffalo United Charter School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Buffalo United Charter School?
Buffalo United Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Buffalo United Charter School offer ?
Buffalo United Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Buffalo United Charter School part of?
Buffalo United Charter School is part of Buffalo United Charter School District.
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