Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II

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Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II ranks 1535 th of 2445 New York alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II is an alternative public charter school serving 376 students in grades KG-11 in Buffalo, NY. The school has faced some significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates and mixed academic performance compared to state averages.

One key area of concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rates, which have ranged from 34.1% to 70.8% over the past two school years. This is a very high rate and may be impacting the school's academic performance. In terms of test scores, the school outperforms the state in some Regents exams like Common Core Algebra II, Chemistry, and U.S. History and Government, but underperforms in others like Common Core Algebra I, Geometry, and Living Environment. The school's 3rd and 4th grade ELA and math proficiency rates are also below the state averages.

When compared to nearby charter schools like Global Concepts Charter School and Tapestry Charter School, Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II stands out for its extremely high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 84.05% to 92.82% over the past three school years. This is significantly higher than the nearby charter schools. Additionally, the school's spending per student has decreased from $25,953 in 2020-2021 to $12,421 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby charter schools. Despite this, the school's student-teacher ratio is generally lower than the nearby charter schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-11

335 Doat St
Buffalo, NY 14211

(917) 284-5388

District: Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II

SchoolDigger Rank:
1535^th of 2,445 New York Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,421

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 510

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.6%

Asian:

36.3%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II ranks worse than 62.8% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.15. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (48.6%), Asian (36.3%), Hispanic (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II employs 35.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II is $12,421.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II 1535^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.15	1535^th	2445	37.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	82.50	64^th	1066	94.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	25.72	1726^th	2110	18.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.71	1516^th	2413	37.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.08	1466^th	2411	39.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	45.06	413^th	662	37.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	24.10	754^th	927	18.7%

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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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	5	27	16	10	0	3	61
2022	21	116	67	25	3	0	232
2023	15	179	132	47	0	3	376
2024	24	248	185	48	0	5	510

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 Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	61	8.0	7.6	91.8
2022	232	20.0	11.6	84.1
2023	376	38.0	9.8	92.8
2024	510	35.5	14.3	90.2

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 Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	61	8.0	7.6	91.8
2022	232	20.0	11.6	84.1
2023	376	38.0	9.8	92.8
2024	510	35.5	14.3	90.2

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 Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$17,632 (67.9%)	$8,321 (32.1%)	$25,953
2022	$4,518 (27.5%)	$11,933 (72.5%)	$16,451
2023	$2,246 (18.1%)	$10,175 (81.9%)	$12,421

Data source: New York Department of Education

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Regents Common Core Algebra I (2024)	Regents Chemistry (2024)	Regents Common Core Algebra II (2024)	Regents Common Core English Language Arts (2024)	Regents Common Core Geometry (2024)	Regents Earth Science (2024)	Regents Global History and Geography (2024)	Regents Living Environment (2024)	Regents Physics (2024)	Regents U.S. History and Government (2024)	Regents Algebra I (2024)	NY State Assessments English Language Arts (2024)						NY State Assessments Math (2024)						NY State Assessments Science (2024)		% Completely Immunized (2020)	% Polio (2020)	% Measles (2020)	% Mumps (2020)	% Rubella (2020)	% Diphtheria (2020)	% Hepatitis B (2020)	% Varicella (2020)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Regents Common Core Algebra I End of Course	Regents Chemistry End of Course	Regents Common Core Algebra II End of Course	Regents Common Core English Language Arts End of Course	Regents Common Core Geometry End of Course	Regents Earth Science End of Course	Regents Global History and Geography End of Course	Regents Living Environment End of Course	Regents Physics End of Course	Regents U.S. History and Government End of Course	Regents Algebra I End of Course	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	NY State Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 3rd Grade	NY State Assessments Math 4th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 6th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 7th Grade	NY State Assessments Math 8th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 5th Grade	NY State Assessments Science 8th Grade	% Completely Immunized All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Diphtheria All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	335 Doat St	Buffalo	14211	Erie County	Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II	Yes	No	No	Yes	(917) 284-5388	510	36	14.3	90.2%	24 (4.7%)	248 (48.6%)	48 (9.4%)	185 (36.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)								(n/a)	0.0	77.8	85.0	79.6	36.8	70.6	73.0	56.0		88.9	42.4	32.8	47.8					40.0	53.2															$12,421	$2,246	$10,175
Ps 84	Public, Alternative	K-12	462 Grider St	Buffalo	14215	Erie County	Buffalo City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 816-4080	145	21	6.8	84.1%	39 (26.9%)	52 (35.9%)	35 (24.1%)	12 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.8%)								(n/a)																										88.7	96.4	96.4	96.4	96.4	96.4	94.0	96.4	$55,052	$2,554	$52,497
Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	190 Franklin St	Buffalo	14202	Erie County	Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(716) 854-2490	904	58	15.4	92.1%	71 (7.9%)	432 (47.8%)	113 (12.5%)	257 (28.4%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (2.9%)								(n/a)		100.0	91.3	86.7	55.2	91.7	77.3	51.5	84.6	95.2	55.0	39.1	39.0	31.9	42.3	45.1	56.3	41.5	47.5	28.6	35.7	56.2	34.3	23.5	29.0									$16,852	$3,484	$13,368
Tapestry Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	65 Great Arrow Ave	Buffalo	14216	Erie County	Tapestry Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(716) 204-5883	1,126	94	12.0	68.2%	228 (20.2%)	595 (52.8%)	172 (15.3%)	28 (2.5%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (8.8%)								(n/a)	2.8	12.8	42.9	49.1	13.6	43.7	57.6	44.6		65.6	42.4	18.4	32.8	38.5	38.0	52.0	53.5	28.8	36.4	32.5	16.7	43.2	49.4	19.2	16.4									$14,091	$2,626	$11,464
Erie 1 BOCES	Public, Alternative	K-12	355 Harlem Rd	West Seneca	14224	Erie County	Erie 1 BOCES	No	No	No	No	(716) 821-7001	503	196	2.5		351 (69.8%)	55 (10.9%)	47 (9.3%)	10 (2.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.0%)								(n/a)
Global Concepts Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1001 Ridge Rd	Lackawanna	14218	Erie County	Global Concepts Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(716) 821-1903	858	81	10.5	61.2%	511 (59.6%)	200 (23.3%)	92 (10.7%)	14 (1.6%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.0%)								(n/a)	14.3	77.8	20.0	63.9	8.3	33.8	68.3	49.4		66.0	57.0	27.8	35.2	42.3	47.8	39.1	39.3	40.6	54.9	43.5	44.8	35.4	4.8	30.4	13.3									$15,743	$3,050	$12,692
Charter School For Applied Technologies	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2303 Kenmore Ave	Buffalo	14207	Erie County	Charter School For Applied Technologies	Yes	No	No	Yes	(716) 876-7505	2,312	196	11.7	82.0%	288 (12.5%)	1,003 (43.4%)	668 (28.9%)	183 (7.9%)	20 (0.9%)	2 (0.1%)	148 (6.4%)								(n/a)	39.1	20.0	83.8	76.7	39.2	25.0	73.6	39.4	42.9	71.2	42.9	13.7	23.5	12.5	20.6	37.6	31.1	18.0	30.1	9.4	34.3	30.3	25.6	9.8	25.4									$14,432	$1,578	$12,854
Randolph Academyhamburg Campus	Public, Alternative	K-12	4655 Logans Ln	Hamburg	14075	Erie County	Randolph Academy Union Free School District	No	No	No	Yes	(716) 648-1930	82	14	5.6	23.2%	54 (65.9%)	8 (9.8%)	12 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.5%)								(n/a)																										97.4	100.0	98.7	98.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$42,972	$00	$42,972

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Students at Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II are 49% African American, 36% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 5% White.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 510 students attended Buffalo Academy Of Science Charter School II.

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