Reach Academy Charter School

Reach Academy Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Reach Academy Charter School district in Buffalo, New York. With an enrollment of 529 students, the school has a significant racial diversity, with African American students making up the majority at 76.18%. However, the school's academic performance is a major concern, with proficiency rates on state assessments well below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grade levels.

Compared to other elementary schools in New York, Reach Academy Charter School has a declining statewide ranking, dropping from 1354 out of 2201 schools in 2020-2021 to 2141 out of 2439 schools in 2022-2023. The school consistently receives a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating that it is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students. Despite the school's relatively high spending of $16,649 per student, the academic underperformance suggests that the resources are not being effectively utilized to improve student outcomes.

The high poverty concentration at Reach Academy Charter School, with nearly 97% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. Addressing the significant underperformance and declining statewide ranking should be the top priorities for the school and its district in order to provide a better educational experience for the diverse student population.