Summary:
Buffalo United Charter School is the only elementary school located within the Buffalo United Charter School district. Serving grades K-8, this school is struggling academically, ranking in the bottom 5% of New York elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school's test scores are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade ELA, the proficiency rate is just 17.65% compared to the state average of 42.6%. This pattern extends to math and science as well. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students (95.45%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite spending $13,278 per student, which is higher than the state average, and maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 18.8, Buffalo United Charter School has consistently performed in the bottom tier over the past three school years. Addressing the root causes of the school's low performance, such as resource allocation, instructional practices, and support for economically disadvantaged students, may be crucial for improving outcomes for the students it serves.
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