Native American Magnet is an elementary school that serves grades K??? in the West Side of Buffalo.
Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Native American Magnet 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 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Native American Magnet covers the entire district in Buffalo, NY, encompassing an area of approximately 52.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 7.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Native American Magnet's student population of 367 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
367 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Native American Magnet 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 Native American Magnet 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
#3920 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
19%
31%
Black
46%
15%
White
8%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.8%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Native American Magnet's ranking?
Native American Magnet is ranked #3920 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Native American Magnet?
367 students attend Native American Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Native American Magnet students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Native American Magnet?
Native American Magnet has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Native American Magnet offer ?
Native American Magnet offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Native American Magnet part of?
Native American Magnet is part of Buffalo City School District.
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