Is International School a good school?

International School ranks in the bottom 2.9% of New York elementary schools.

How many students attend International School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 987 students attended International School.

What is the racial makeup of International School?

Students at International School are 40% African American, 34% Asian, 14% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of International School attend?

Students who attend International School usually go on to attend: High : Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts High : Hutchinson Central Technical High School High : International Preparatory School (The) High : Leonardo Da Vinci High School High : Math Science Technology Preparatory School At 197 High : Middle Early College High School High : South Park High School

International School

Summary:

The International School is an elementary school located in Buffalo, New York, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 981 students. It is part of the Buffalo City School District, which is ranked 821 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The International School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of New York elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The International School consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores for English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 8.54% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 21.61% for the district and 42.6% for the state. The school also struggles to effectively serve its diverse student population, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of New York elementary schools for Asian, African American, Hispanic, and White student subgroups, as well as for English Language Learners and Special Education students. Additionally, the International School has a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 91.85% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Interestingly, the International School's performance is significantly lower than that of nearby schools, such as Ps 64 Frederick Law Olmsted, which ranked in the top 10% of New York elementary schools and had much higher proficiency rates in ELA and Math. The International School's persistent low performance and lack of improvement over time suggest a need for significant interventions and support to address the root causes of its challenges in serving its diverse student population and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

141 Hoyt St
Buffalo, NY 14213-1622

(716) 816-3300

District: Buffalo City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2374^th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,923

Students who attend International School usually attend:

High:	Buffalo Academy For The Visual & Performing Arts
	Hutchinson Central Technical High School
	International Preparatory School (The)
	Leonardo Da Vinci High School
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	Math Science Technology Preparatory School At 197
	Middle Early College High School
	South Park High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 987

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.8%

Asian:

34.3%

White:

14.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details International School ranks worse than 97.1% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 25^th among 37 ranked elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.61. (See more...)

Compare Details International School ranks worse than 93.3% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.43. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details International School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Buffalo City School District. Student population at International School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.8%), Asian (34.3%), White (14.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at International School is 11.5. 28 elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at International School is $12,923. 33 elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks International School 2374^th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See International School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks International School 1403^rd of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See International School in the ranking list.)

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Buffalo City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo City School District 821^st of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	5.34	2151^st	2206	2.5%
2007	3.11	2184^th	2219	1.6%
2008	0.99	2216^th	2227	0.5%
2009	0.49	2247^th	2257	0.4%
2010	3.76	2232^nd	2263	1.4%
2011	8.47	2166^th	2286	5.2%
2012	7.60	2210^th	2320	4.7%
2013	16.35	2067^th	2325	11.1%
2014	9.72	2242^nd	2345	4.4%
2015	10.49	2225^th	2352	5.4%
2016	11.90	2197^th	2366	7.1%
2017	8.92	2283^rd	2386	4.3%
2018	6.79	2332^nd	2395	2.6%
2019	9.84	2292^nd	2413	5.0%
2021	2.34	2181^st	2201	0.9%
2022	10.38	2309^th	2434	5.1%
2023	12.53	2257^th	2439	7.5%
2024	7.61	2374^th	2445	2.9%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	29.33	745^th	938	20.6%
2019	32.65	612^th	860	28.8%
2022	26.07	874^th	1027	14.9%
2023	23.46	911^th	1001	9.0%
2024	24.95	951^st	1066	10.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	32.95	1370^th	1941	29.4%
2019	34.78	1157^th	1859	37.8%
2022	21.68	1873^rd	2031	7.8%
2023	26.22	1616^th	2016	19.8%
2024	29.05	1574^th	2110	25.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	10.58	1989^th	2045	2.7%
2019	17.07	1869^th	2032	8.0%
2022	13.66	1998^th	2099	4.8%
2023	11.84	1963^rd	2041	3.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	6.38	2304^th	2338	1.5%
2019	10.55	2248^th	2357	4.6%
2021	1.73	1949^th	1955	0.3%
2022	13.97	2213^th	2401	7.8%
2023	15.15	2178^th	2403	9.4%
2024	9.13	2332^nd	2413	3.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	9.19	2257^th	2340	3.5%
2019	11.45	2222^nd	2358	5.8%
2021	2.37	1954^th	1961	0.4%
2022	9.50	2307^th	2400	3.9%
2023	12.05	2259^th	2400	5.9%
2024	8.45	2341^st	2411	2.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	1.65	596^th	601	0.8%
2019	3.26	540^th	548	1.5%
2021	1.43	425^th	430	1.2%
2022	4.60	652^nd	671	2.8%
2023	6.93	572^nd	605	5.5%
2024	3.16	657^th	662	0.8%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	14.20	905^th	948	4.5%
2019	16.07	832^nd	891	6.6%
2021	6.56	423^rd	427	0.9%
2022	17.21	846^th	936	9.6%
2023	18.40	745^th	857	13.1%
2024	15.64	864^th	927	6.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.10	1464^th	1503	2.6%
2024	5.83	1525^th	1531	0.4%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	1.90	1397^th	1408	0.8%
2019	4.45	1319^th	1338	1.4%
2022	6.24	1363^rd	1399	2.6%
2023	3.36	1319^th	1337	1.3%
2024	4.95	1361^st	1392	2.2%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2006	9.66	998^th	1095	8.9%
2007	5.36	1067^th	1123	5.0%
2008	4.24	1145^th	1185	3.4%
2009	3.37	1194^th	1224	2.5%
2010	9.10	1137^th	1243	8.5%
2011	12.49	1140^th	1295	12.0%
2016	14.12	1306^th	1429	8.6%
2017	16.91	1289^th	1455	11.4%
2018	10.52	1369^th	1438	4.8%
2019	10.85	1363^rd	1439	5.3%
2021	9.29	1205^th	1242	3.0%
2022	12.84	1384^th	1479	6.4%
2023	13.76	1388^th	1500	7.5%
2024	13.43	1403^rd	1504	6.7%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	30.78	401^st	503	20.3%
2019	31.99	354^th	473	25.2%
2022	31.47	444^th	581	23.6%
2023	25.38	546^th	591	7.6%
2024	27.91	530^th	615	13.8%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	26.94	1023^rd	1170	12.6%
2019	39.55	624^th	1139	45.2%
2022	23.49	1170^th	1283	8.8%
2023	15.48	1293^rd	1307	1.1%
2024	20.02	1223^rd	1303	6.1%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	13.77	1199^th	1245	3.7%
2019	14.33	1187^th	1241	4.4%
2022	16.95	1201^st	1306	8.0%

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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	36.32	391^st	594	34.2%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	10.42	1303^rd	1353	3.7%
2019	10.76	1304^th	1370	4.8%
2022	15.39	1322^nd	1454	9.1%
2023	18.41	1293^rd	1463	11.6%
2024	18.51	1306^th	1465	10.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	12.02	1301^st	1352	3.8%
2019	12.99	1283^rd	1366	6.1%
2021	8.50	1039^th	1071	3.0%
2022	12.13	1382^nd	1455	5.0%
2023	11.34	1393^rd	1464	4.8%
2024	11.77	1389^th	1464	5.1%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	3.01	368^th	374	1.6%
2019	3.77	362^nd	369	1.9%
2021	1.64	234^th	236	0.8%
2022	6.06	370^th	381	2.9%
2023	8.49	364^th	388	6.2%
2024	7.41	379^th	396	4.3%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	17.10	618^th	663	6.8%
2019	13.92	630^th	653	3.5%
2022	16.20	652^nd	706	7.6%
2023	15.50	636^th	696	8.6%
2024	14.50	663^rd	705	6.0%

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Rank History for middle school White students at International School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	3.76	762^nd	763	0.1%
2019	2.74	716^th	716	0.0%
2022	4.51	739^th	748	1.2%
2023	2.90	768^th	772	0.5%
2024	10.52	739^th	778	5.0%

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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 International School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	428	369	86	114	22	n/a	n/a	0	1019
1990	462	353	109	126	19	n/a	n/a	0	1069
1991	504	314	137	137	15	n/a	n/a	32	1139
1992	551	312	174	132	35	n/a	n/a	0	1204
1993	493	366	199	150	26	n/a	n/a	0	1234
1994	460	343	196	172	22	n/a	n/a	0	1193
1995	379	400	193	161	23	n/a	n/a	0	1156
1996	379	400	193	161	23	n/a	n/a	0	1156
1997	340	455	191	152	18	n/a	n/a	0	1156
1998	346	407	207	137	18	n/a	n/a	0	1115
1999	393	331	196	141	10	n/a	n/a	0	1071
2000	383	348	182	131	18	n/a	n/a	5	1067
2001	398	390	171	161	15	n/a	n/a	0	1135
2002	314	301	172	136	11	n/a	n/a	0	934
2003	314	301	172	136	11	n/a	n/a	0	934
2004	301	302	165	141	11	n/a	n/a	0	920
2005	264	355	151	133	13	n/a	n/a	0	916
2006	250	349	146	123	13	n/a	n/a	0	881
2007	205	358	152	107	6	n/a	n/a	35	863
2008	228	354	158	106	16	n/a	n/a	0	862
2009	197	404	251	109	12	n/a	n/a	1	974
2010	183	342	261	92	12	n/a	n/a	7	897
2011	169	338	272	77	9	0	14	0	879
2012	129	248	302	61	4	0	12	0	756
2013	123	245	326	61	2	0	25	0	782
2014	100	237	349	53	1	0	25	0	765
2015	119	242	387	57	4	0	27	0	836
2016	135	320	419	80	3	0	23	0	980
2017	192	408	498	106	1	1	26	0	1232
2018	193	383	437	97	0	1	26	0	1137
2019	180	365	416	92	0	1	24	0	1078
2020	168	370	415	104	0	0	21	0	1078
2021	166	364	377	94	0	1	17	0	1019
2022	151	383	357	87	1	1	20	0	1000
2023	155	370	342	81	1	3	29	0	981
2024	140	393	339	78	1	2	34	0	987

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at International School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1019	71.4	14.2	n/a
1990	1069	71.9	14.8	n/a
1991	1139	71.9	15.8	n/a
1992	1204	75.9	15.8	n/a
1993	1234	79.0	15.6	n/a
1994	1193	76.0	15.7	83.5
1995	1156	74.6	15.5	89.8
1996	1156	74.6	15.5	89.8
1997	1156	72.0	16.1	86.1
1998	1115	70.0	15.9	83.6
1999	1071	74.3	14.4	76.9
2000	1067	77.7	13.7	96.3
2001	1135	79.1	14.3	87
2002	934	84.0	11.1	77.1
2003	934	84.0	11.1	77.1
2004	920	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	916	81.9	11.2	93.2
2006	881	79.0	11.2	93.2
2007	863	76.3	11.3	96.6
2008	862	73.2	11.8	94.3
2009	974	71.5	13.6	88
2010	897	80.5	11.1	85.7
2011	879	79.4	11.0	90
2012	756	74.0	10.2	91.1
2013	782	73.0	10.7	84.4
2014	765	69.0	11.0	n/a
2015	836	64.0	13.0	9.9
2016	980	74.0	13.2	83
2017	1232	89.7	13.7	70.9
2018	1137	81.0	14.0	86.5
2019	1078	85.0	12.6	84.6
2020	1078	93.0	11.5	90.4
2021	1019	78.8	12.9	90.4
2022	1000	89.9	11.1	78.4
2023	981	86.8	11.2	91.8
2024	987	85.3	11.5	93.9

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 International School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1019	71.4	14.2	n/a
1990	1069	71.9	14.8	n/a
1991	1139	71.9	15.8	n/a
1992	1204	75.9	15.8	n/a
1993	1234	79.0	15.6	n/a
1994	1193	76.0	15.7	83.5
1995	1156	74.6	15.5	89.8
1996	1156	74.6	15.5	89.8
1997	1156	72.0	16.1	86.1
1998	1115	70.0	15.9	83.6
1999	1071	74.3	14.4	76.9
2000	1067	77.7	13.7	96.3
2001	1135	79.1	14.3	87
2002	934	84.0	11.1	77.1
2003	934	84.0	11.1	77.1
2004	920	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	916	81.9	11.2	93.2
2006	881	79.0	11.2	93.2
2007	863	76.3	11.3	96.6
2008	862	73.2	11.8	94.3
2009	974	71.5	13.6	88
2010	897	80.5	11.1	85.7
2011	879	79.4	11.0	90
2012	756	74.0	10.2	91.1
2013	782	73.0	10.7	84.4
2014	765	69.0	11.0	n/a
2015	836	64.0	13.0	9.9
2016	980	74.0	13.2	83
2017	1232	89.7	13.7	70.9
2018	1137	81.0	14.0	86.5
2019	1078	85.0	12.6	84.6
2020	1078	93.0	11.5	90.4
2021	1019	78.8	12.9	90.4
2022	1000	89.9	11.1	78.4
2023	981	86.8	11.2	91.8
2024	987	85.3	11.5	93.9

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.

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