Top Rankings
West Buffalo Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 507 students in West Buffalo Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public School in West Buffalo Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the New York public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
1 School
4,816 Schools
# Students
507 Students
2,507,390 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
217,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Buffalo Charter School District, which is ranked #694 of all 1,008 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#687 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
78%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
21%
10%
% Hispanic
34%
30%
% Black
24%
16%
% White
15%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The school district's spending/student of $13,099 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Spending
$7 MM
$80,737 MM
Spending / Student
$13,099
$32,199
Best West Buffalo Charter School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Buffalo Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
113 Lafayette Ave
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 923-1534
Buffalo, NY 14213
(716) 923-1534
Gr: K-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Buffalo Charter School District?
West Buffalo Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 507 students.
What is the rank of West Buffalo Charter School District?
West Buffalo Charter School District is ranked #694 out of 1,008 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Buffalo Charter School District?
34% of West Buffalo Charter School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Buffalo Charter School District?
West Buffalo Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is West Buffalo Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,099 is less than the state median of $32,199. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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