Frederick Olmsted #156

319 Suffolk
Buffalo, NY 14215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 909 students in grades 5-12, Frederick Olmsted #156 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is equal to the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 909 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Frederick Olmsted #156 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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School Overview

Frederick Olmsted #156's student population of 909 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
909 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
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School Rankings

Frederick Olmsted #156 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Frederick Olmsted #156 is 0.76, which is more 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
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State Level (NY)
#2107 out of 4093 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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55%
55%
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56%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
17%
10%
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Hispanic
14%
29%
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Black
34%
16%
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White
29%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
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90-94%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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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 Frederick Olmsted #156's ranking?
Frederick Olmsted #156 is ranked #2107 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Frederick Olmsted #156 often compared to?
Frederick Olmsted #156is often viewed alongside schools like City Honors School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Frederick Olmsted #156?
The graduation rate of Frederick Olmsted #156 is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Frederick Olmsted #156?
909 students attend Frederick Olmsted #156.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Frederick Olmsted #156 students are Black, 29% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Olmsted #156?
Frederick Olmsted #156 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frederick Olmsted #156 offer ?
Frederick Olmsted #156 offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Olmsted #156 part of?
Frederick Olmsted #156 is part of Buffalo City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 909 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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