Serving 558 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lovejoy Discovery School #43 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Math Proficiency: 15%
- Reading Proficiency: 16%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lovejoy Discovery School #43 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lovejoy Discovery School #43's student population of 558 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
558 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lovejoy Discovery School #43 is 0.77, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)16%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
14%
29%
Black
27%
16%
White
33%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Lovejoy Discovery School #43?
558 students attend Lovejoy Discovery School #43.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Lovejoy Discovery School #43 students are White, 27% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lovejoy Discovery School #43?
Lovejoy Discovery School #43 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lovejoy Discovery School #43 offer ?
Lovejoy Discovery School #43 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lovejoy Discovery School #43 part of?
Lovejoy Discovery School #43 is part of Buffalo City School District.
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