Serving 69 students inquire with school, P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50% in NY)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: PS 42 OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER's attendance zone covers the entire district of Buffalo, NY, encompassing approximately 46 square miles. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 4.5 miles, with the furthest edge being 7.6 miles away, and most families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center's student population of 69 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Total Students
69 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
All are welcome to the Buffalo Public Schools, where excellence is our primary expectation, with no excuses.
School Rankings
The diversity score of P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
52%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
62%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥80%
84%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)59.4%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center?
69 students attend P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center?
P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What school district is P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center part of?
P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center located?
P.s. 42 Occupational Training Center is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 5 other public schools located in Downtown.
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