East Community School

820 Northampton St
Buffalo, NY 14211
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 278 students in grades 9-12, East Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

School Overview

East Community School's student population of 278 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 110% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

East Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Community School is 0.59, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#1896 out of 4093 schools
(Top 50%)
70-74%
55%
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
11%
10%
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Hispanic
17%
29%
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Black
61%
16%
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White
7%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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45-49%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
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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 East Community School's ranking?
East Community School is ranked #1896 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Community School?
The graduation rate of East Community School is 45-49%, which is lower than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend East Community School?
278 students attend East Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of East Community School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Community School?
East Community School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does East Community School offer ?
East Community School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Community School part of?
East Community School is part of Buffalo City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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