Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Seventy Ninth Street School 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 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Seventy Ninth Street School is located in the eastern part of Niagara Falls, NY, covering approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the school from the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seventy Ninth Street School's student population of 415 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.
School Rankings
Seventy Ninth Street School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seventy Ninth Street School is 0.57, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3883 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
10%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.6%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seventy Ninth Street School's ranking?
Seventy Ninth Street School is ranked #3883 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Seventy Ninth Street School often compared to?
Seventy Ninth Street Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geraldine J Mann School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Seventy Ninth Street School?
415 students attend Seventy Ninth Street School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Seventy Ninth Street School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Seventy Ninth Street School?
Seventy Ninth Street School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Seventy Ninth Street School offer ?
Seventy Ninth Street School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Seventy Ninth Street School part of?
Seventy Ninth Street School is part of Niagara Falls City School District.
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