Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Build Academy 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
427 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)10%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2011–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
4%
31%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
15%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
39%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
Showing 2001–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Build Academy?
427 students attend Build Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Build Academy students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Build Academy?
Build Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Build Academy offer ?
Build Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Build Academy part of?
Build Academy is part of Buffalo City School District.
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