Serving 419 students in grades Kindergarten-8, King Center 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 41% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
King Center Charter School's student population of 419 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
419 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2000
School Calendar
School Rankings
King Center Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King Center Charter School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3528 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.2%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
55%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Yellow, Teal, Grey
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King Center Charter School's ranking?
King Center Charter School is ranked #3528 out of 4,346 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend King Center Charter School?
419 students attend King Center Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of King Center Charter School students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of King Center Charter School?
King Center Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does King Center Charter School offer ?
King Center Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is King Center Charter School part of?
King Center Charter School is part of King Center Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is King Center Charter School located?
King Center Charter School is located in the Schiller Park neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Schiller Park.
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