Summary:
West Buffalo Charter School is a public charter elementary school serving 503 students in grades K-8 in Buffalo, New York. The school is part of the West Buffalo Charter School District, which is ranked 397 out of 865 districts in New York and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
West Buffalo Charter School generally performs better than the state average on New York State Assessments, particularly in Math, where proficiency rates exceed the state average in most grades. The school's performance is especially strong for its Asian, African American, and English Language Learner student subgroups, often ranking in the top half or top third of New York elementary schools for these groups. However, the school's performance for its Hispanic and White student subgroups, as well as its Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status subgroups, is more mixed, with rankings in the middle to lower half of New York elementary schools. The school has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $10,698 in 2020-2021 to $15,832 in 2022-2023, which may have contributed to its performance trends.
When compared to nearby public schools, such as PS 17 and West Hertel Elementary School, West Buffalo Charter School generally outperforms them, particularly in Math and for certain student subgroups. However, some nearby charter schools, like Elmwood Village Charter School Days Park, also demonstrate strong performance, suggesting a competitive educational landscape in the area. Overall, West Buffalo Charter School appears to be a relatively strong-performing school, but it also faces challenges, such as lower performance in 3rd grade ELA and 8th grade Math, as well as disparities in outcomes for different student populations.
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