School No. 7 is a historic school building located at Dunkirk in Chautauqua County, New York. It is significant as a one-story school building of the early 20th century. It was designed about 1916-1919 and built about 1920???921.
Serving 134 students in grades Kindergarten-3, School 7 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 20-24% (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 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 7's student population of 134 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning for all... whatever it takes!
School Rankings
The diversity score of School 7 is 0.52, 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)20-24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
62%
31%
Black
4%
15%
White
31%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)73.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
20-24% 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 7?
134 students attend School 7.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of School 7 students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 7?
School 7 has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 7 offer ?
School 7 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 7 part of?
School 7 is part of Dunkirk City School District.
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