West Buffalo Charter School

Summary:

West Buffalo Charter School is a public charter school serving 503 students in grades K-8 in the diverse city of Buffalo, New York. The school has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 90% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, West Buffalo Charter School has shown mixed performance compared to the state and nearby schools. While the school has higher proficiency rates than the state average in 4th grade ELA and Math, it struggles in other grade levels, particularly 3rd grade ELA and Math. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 1064th out of 2439 New York elementary schools to as low as 1623rd out of 2201 schools. This inconsistent performance suggests the school may be having difficulty maintaining academic progress for its students.

When compared to nearby public schools in the Buffalo City School District, West Buffalo Charter School generally outperforms them, indicating the charter school model may be providing some academic benefits. However, the school has significant disparities in performance between different student subgroups, with male students outperforming female students and Asian and African American students performing better than Hispanic and English Language Learner students. These gaps suggest the school needs to focus more on addressing the unique needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 113 Lafayette Ave
       Buffalo, NY  14213


(716) 923-1534

District: West Buffalo Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1064th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,832 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  503

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
30.6%
African American:
25.2%
Asian:
23.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Buffalo Charter School ranks better than 56.4% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.91. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Buffalo Charter School ranks better than 50.5% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at West Buffalo Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (30.6%), African American (25.2%), Asian (23.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Buffalo Charter School is 15.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Buffalo Charter School is $15,832.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West Buffalo Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Buffalo Charter School 1064th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See West Buffalo Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks West Buffalo Charter School 742nd of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See West Buffalo Charter School in the ranking list.)

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West Buffalo Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Buffalo Charter School 459th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Buffalo Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 33.86 1615th 2352 31.3%
2016 38.20 1505th 2366 36.4%
2017 36.88 1532nd 2386 35.8%
2018 41.17 1442nd 2395 39.8%
2019 54.85 1043rd 2413 56.8%
2021 29.51 1623rd 2201 26.3%
2022 47.80 1232nd 2434 49.4%
2023 53.91 1064th 2439 56.4%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.27 204th 938 78.3%
2019 62.37 180th 860 79.1%
2021 43.02 240th 454 47.1%
2022 39.93 573rd 1027 44.2%
2023 70.54 164th 1001 83.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.63 404th 1941 79.2%
2019 62.12 410th 1859 77.9%
2023 54.09 670th 2016 66.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.82 810th 2045 60.4%
2019 65.08 548th 2032 73.0%
2021 37.79 1078th 1678 35.8%
2022 57.09 745th 2099 64.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.01 1783rd 2338 23.7%
2019 39.85 1415th 2357 40.0%
2021 33.11 1376th 1955 29.6%
2022 42.37 1385th 2401 42.3%
2023 44.96 1293rd 2403 46.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.12 1091st 2340 53.4%
2019 69.06 647th 2358 72.6%
2021 24.58 1581st 1961 19.4%
2022 53.96 1044th 2400 56.5%
2023 63.10 830th 2400 65.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.82 563rd 601 6.3%
2019 20.81 478th 548 12.8%
2021 5.22 410th 430 4.7%
2022 23.42 561st 671 16.4%
2023 42.12 403rd 605 33.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.88 499th 948 47.4%
2019 57.45 300th 891 66.3%
2021 51.48 174th 427 59.3%
2022 50.41 413th 936 55.9%
2023 60.15 291st 857 66.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.21 507th 1392 63.6%
2019 55.65 499th 1315 62.1%
2021 40.34 482nd 818 41.1%
2022 58.86 522nd 1503 65.3%
2023 42.39 812th 1429 43.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.94 73rd 1408 94.8%
2019 89.78 84th 1338 93.7%
2021 64.42 440th 1224 64.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Buffalo Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.32 727th 1439 49.5%
2021 30.74 899th 1242 27.6%
2022 33.46 1006th 1479 32.0%
2023 48.88 742nd 1500 50.5%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.74 571st 581 1.7%
2023 42.09 283rd 591 52.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.49 36th 1139 96.8%
2022 31.55 965th 1283 24.8%
2023 33.34 897th 1307 31.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.92 433rd 935 53.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.57 942nd 1370 31.2%
2021 25.77 861st 1066 19.2%
2022 24.18 1184th 1454 18.6%
2023 43.06 840th 1463 42.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.70 528th 1366 61.3%
2021 33.06 747th 1071 30.3%
2022 43.97 775th 1455 46.7%
2023 54.04 612th 1464 58.2%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 33.00 285th 369 22.8%
2021 20.19 206th 236 12.7%
2022 6.93 365th 381 4.2%
2023 15.97 343rd 388 11.6%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.19 229th 653 64.9%
2021 30.30 185th 253 26.9%
2022 22.29 600th 706 15.0%
2023 35.88 458th 696 34.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.01 672nd 826 18.6%
2021 26.08 354th 449 21.2%
2022 46.23 447th 914 51.1%
2023 56.94 355th 943 62.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at West Buffalo Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.47 57th 772 92.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for West Buffalo Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 28 42 40 17 0 0 10 0 137
2014 47 69 50 45 1 0 14 0 226
2015 59 81 61 59 2 0 23 0 285
2016 52 85 71 64 2 0 24 0 298
2017 56 101 86 81 3 0 22 0 349
2018 63 107 107 93 3 1 25 0 399
2019 73 121 128 99 3 1 25 0 450
2020 72 149 135 122 3 1 29 0 511
2021 75 142 147 134 3 1 28 0 530
2022 75 136 125 150 4 1 23 0 514
2023 73 127 117 154 5 1 26 0 503

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at West Buffalo Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 137 13.0 10.5 65.7
2014 226 18.7 12.0 85
2015 285 25.0 11.4 88.4
2016 298 25.0 11.9 0
2017 349 26.3 13.2 85.7
2018 399 32.0 12.4 83
2019 450 35.6 12.6 88
2020 511 23.0 22.2 90
2021 530 29.0 18.2 88.7
2022 514 23.0 22.3 88.5
2023 503 33.0 15.2 90.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio West Buffalo Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 137 13.0 10.5 65.7
2014 226 18.7 12.0 85
2015 285 25.0 11.4 88.4
2016 298 25.0 11.9 0
2017 349 26.3 13.2 85.7
2018 399 32.0 12.4 83
2019 450 35.6 12.6 88
2020 511 23.0 22.2 90
2021 530 29.0 18.2 88.7
2022 514 23.0 22.3 88.5
2023 503 33.0 15.2 90.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West Buffalo Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $579 (4.2%) $13,155 (95.8%) $13,734
2020 $563 (4.8%) $11,188 (95.2%) $11,751
2021 $1,298 (12.1%) $9,399 (87.9%) $10,698
2022 $2,161 (16.4%) $10,995 (83.6%) $13,156
2023 $1,949 (12.3%) $13,883 (87.7%) $15,832

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Buffalo Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1043rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1064th of 2439 Elementary schools
 0.4%
Ranks 727th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 742nd of 1500 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Buffalo Charter School)5338.1
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (West Buffalo Charter School)6238.1
 23.9%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Buffalo Charter School)4166.1
 25.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (West Buffalo Charter School)6464.4
 0.4%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Buffalo Charter School)2453.9
 29.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (West Buffalo Charter School)5450
 4%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Buffalo Charter School)5146.9
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (West Buffalo Charter School)5441.7
 12.3%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Buffalo Charter School)1848.9
 30.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (West Buffalo Charter School)3345.7
 12.7%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students450503
 11.8%
African American121127
 5%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian128117
 8.6%
Hispanic99154
 55.6%
Pacific Islander11
White7373
Two or More Races2526
 4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88%90.1%
 2.1%


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West Buffalo Charter School ranks 1064th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 503 students attended West Buffalo Charter School.

Students at West Buffalo Charter School are 31% Hispanic, 25% African American, 23% Asian, 15% White, 5% Two or more races.


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