Westminster Community Charter School
Tel:
(716) 816-3450
Westminster Community Charter School serves 550 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the New York state average of 41%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the New York state average of 37%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Westminster Community Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Westminster Community Charter School's student population of 550 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 550 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Westminster Community Charter School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 15% | 41% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 10% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 27% |
| Black | 89% | 17% |
| White | 1% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Westminster Community Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Westminster Community Charter School is Lewis J Bennett High School Of Innovative Technolgy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Highgate Heights (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Charter School Of Inquiry (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Buffalo Charter School Of Inquiry Charter School Grades: K-4 | 222 students
0.6 miles
404 Edison St
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 833-3250 0.6 K-4 222 - Buffalo Dr George Blackman Ecc Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 476 students10
0.6 miles
2358 Main St
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 816-3340 0.6 PK-4 476 - Buffalo Highgate Heights Math: 19% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 411 students10
0.7 miles
600 Highgate Ave
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-4050 0.7 PK-8 411 - Buffalo Buffalo United Charter School Charter School Grades: K-8 | 646 students
0.8 miles
325 Manhattan Ave
Buffalo, NY 14214
(716) 835-9862 0.8 K-8 646 - Buffalo P.S. 61 Arthur O Eve School Of Distinction Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 321 students10
0.9 miles
450 Leroy
Buffalo, NY 14215
(716) 816-3400 0.9 PK-4 321
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