Serving 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, School 3 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 20-24% (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 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SCHOOL 3's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Dunkirk, NY, covering approximately 14.4 square miles. Most students typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending as far as 4.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 3's student population of 157 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning for all... whatever it takes!
School Rankings
The diversity score of School 3 is 0.54, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
60%
31%
Black
4%
15%
White
32%
39%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.7%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 3?
157 students attend School 3.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of School 3 students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 3?
School 3 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 3 offer ?
School 3 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 3 part of?
School 3 is part of Dunkirk City School District.
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