Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School

Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School is the sole middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School District located in Buffalo, New York. With an enrollment of 222 students, the school has consistently underperformed academically compared to state averages, ranking 1486 out of 1504 New York middle schools and earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, ranging from just 8.33% to 19.51% proficient in English Language Arts and 0% to 8.33% proficient in Mathematics. In science, the school's proficiency rates were 7.14% in 5th grade and 6.98% in 8th grade, compared to state averages of 35% and 33.76%, respectively. With 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School serves a student population facing significant economic disadvantages.

Despite the school's challenges, there are no signs of significant improvement in its performance over the past two school years. In fact, the school is ranked 862 out of 865 districts in New York, indicating that it is one of the lowest-performing districts in the state. This suggests that the school's issues may be systemic and require substantial interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the lack of academic success for its students.