Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Buffalo Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
West Buffalo Charter School's student population of 514 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Buffalo Charter School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
29%
29%
Black
26%
16%
White
15%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are West Buffalo Charter School often compared to?
West Buffalo Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charter School For Applied Technologies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% NY state average).
How many students attend West Buffalo Charter School?
514 students attend West Buffalo Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of West Buffalo Charter School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Buffalo Charter School?
West Buffalo Charter School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does West Buffalo Charter School offer ?
West Buffalo Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Buffalo Charter School part of?
West Buffalo Charter School is part of West Buffalo Charter School District.
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