Serving 539 students in grades 7-8, Lasalle Preparatory 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 36% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 539 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: LaSalle Preparatory School serves the southeast part of Niagara Falls, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Most families within the zone are typically a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lasalle Preparatory School's student population of 539 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
539 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lasalle Preparatory 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 Lasalle Preparatory School is 0.72, 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
#3204 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
27%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-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 is Lasalle Preparatory School's ranking?
Lasalle Preparatory School is ranked #3204 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Lasalle Preparatory School often compared to?
Lasalle Preparatory Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gaskill Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Lasalle Preparatory School?
539 students attend Lasalle Preparatory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lasalle Preparatory School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lasalle Preparatory School?
Lasalle Preparatory School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lasalle Preparatory School offer ?
Lasalle Preparatory School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lasalle Preparatory School part of?
Lasalle Preparatory School is part of Niagara Falls City School District.
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