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P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction vs. P.s. 82

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School Overview

School
P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction
453 Leroy St
Buffalo, NY 14215
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
P.s. 82
230 Easton Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

P.s. 82 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction 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 11-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, P.s. 82 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
313 students
288 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 82 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 82.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 82 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 82 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4042 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#3179 out of 4377 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 82, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 82 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 82 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-79%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
60-69%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 82 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 82 by grade.
Pre-K Students
52
54
Kindergarten Students
71
46
Grade 1 Students
57
52
Grade 2 Students
51
36
Grade 3 Students
40
36
Grade 4 Students
42
44
Ungraded Students
-
20

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 82, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
20%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 82, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 82, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
58%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 82, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 82, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 82, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 82, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 82, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(15-16 School Year Data)
1%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 82, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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