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Dr George Blackman Ecc

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Dr George Blackman Ecc is an elementary school in Buffalo, NY, serving 360 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Buffalo City School District. Unfortunately, the school consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of New York elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments.

Academically, only 18.37% of 3rd graders and 21.28% of 4th graders at Dr George Blackman Ecc were proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to state averages of 42.6% and 47.05%. In math, the proficiency rates were even lower, with just 12% of 3rd graders and 26.53% of 4th graders meeting or exceeding standards, versus state averages of 53.93% and 58.03%. The school's struggles are likely exacerbated by the high proportion of economically disadvantaged students it serves, with 86.11% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While nearby PS 81, Dr Lydia T Wright School Of Excellence, and PS 74 Hamlin Park - Claude And Ouida Clapp Academy also serve high-poverty student populations, they generally perform better than Dr George Blackman Ecc on state assessments. The outlier is North Park Community School #50, which has consistently ranked in the top 25-30% of New York elementary schools despite serving a lower-poverty student body. This suggests that with the right resources and strategies, it may be possible to improve outcomes for students at Dr George Blackman Ecc and other schools in the Buffalo City School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 2358 Main St
       Buffalo, NY  14214

(716) 816-3340

District: Buffalo City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2352nd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,870 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  345

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.3%
Hispanic:
12.8%
Asian:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.7% Help


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Compare Details Dr George Blackman Ecc ranks worse than 96.2% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 21st among 37 ranked elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.87. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.3%), Hispanic (12.8%), Asian (11.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr George Blackman Ecc is 9.3, which is the 9th best among 37 elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr George Blackman Ecc is $19,870, which is the 3rd highest among 37 elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr George Blackman Ecc:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr George Blackman Ecc 2352nd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Dr George Blackman Ecc in the ranking list.)

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Buffalo City School District:

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


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Rank History for Dr George Blackman Ecc

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Rank History for all students at Dr George Blackman Ecc

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 13.33 1997th 2206 9.5%
2007 8.89 2077th 2219 6.4%
2008 9.31 2101st 2227 5.7%
2009 4.71 2211th 2257 2.0%
2010 6.03 2197th 2263 2.9%
2011 8.90 2155th 2286 5.7%
2012 5.63 2239th 2320 3.5%
2013 13.94 2123rd 2325 8.7%
2014 23.31 1894th 2345 19.2%
2015 21.64 1896th 2352 19.4%
2016 16.25 2089th 2366 11.7%
2017 31.40 1683rd 2386 29.5%
2018 23.25 1956th 2395 18.3%
2019 18.64 2034th 2413 15.7%
2021 4.00 2159th 2201 1.9%
2022 7.08 2377th 2434 2.3%
2023 8.00 2361st 2439 3.2%
2024 8.87 2352nd 2445 3.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dr George Blackman Ecc

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.80 125th 202 38.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr George Blackman Ecc

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.18 707th 1941 63.6%
2019 22.54 1662nd 1859 10.6%
2022 16.22 2014th 2031 0.8%
2023 23.88 1697th 2016 15.8%
2024 21.45 1905th 2110 9.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr George Blackman Ecc

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.17 1557th 2045 23.9%
2019 25.17 1626th 2032 20.0%
2022 10.13 2043rd 2099 2.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Dr George Blackman Ecc

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.61 1897th 2338 18.9%
2019 27.81 1775th 2357 24.7%
2022 8.53 2335th 2401 2.7%
2023 8.16 2332nd 2403 3.0%
2024 10.69 2307th 2413 4.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Dr George Blackman Ecc

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.33 1807th 2340 22.8%
2019 15.65 2110th 2358 10.5%
2022 7.87 2336th 2400 2.7%
2023 9.77 2302nd 2400 4.1%
2024 8.97 2323rd 2411 3.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Dr George Blackman Ecc

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.57 590th 948 37.8%
2019 33.89 584th 891 34.5%
2022 15.08 880th 936 6.0%
2023 18.27 747th 857 12.8%
2024 25.02 746th 927 19.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr George Blackman Ecc

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.83 997th 1315 24.2%
2022 12.66 1436th 1503 4.5%
2023 7.54 1404th 1429 1.7%
2024 11.16 1482nd 1531 3.2%
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Rank History for White students at Dr George Blackman Ecc

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 9.35 1334th 1399 4.6%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Dr George Blackman Ecc

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 371 338 5 13 5 n/a n/a 0 732
1990 355 378 4 11 4 n/a n/a 0 752
1991 262 283 2 10 1 n/a n/a 146 704
1992 344 371 5 21 1 n/a n/a 0 742
1993 329 374 0 13 5 n/a n/a 0 721
1994 305 363 5 15 5 n/a n/a 0 693
1995 270 367 4 18 5 n/a n/a 0 664
1996 270 367 4 18 5 n/a n/a 0 664
1997 256 384 8 22 2 n/a n/a 0 672
1998 219 376 3 20 4 n/a n/a 0 622
1999 219 361 6 17 3 n/a n/a 0 606
2000 195 344 7 22 2 n/a n/a 3 573
2001 200 355 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2002 157 360 7 27 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2003 157 360 7 27 0 n/a n/a 0 551
2004 148 299 4 31 4 n/a n/a 0 486
2005 140 358 3 42 2 n/a n/a 0 545
2006 151 373 4 38 4 n/a n/a 0 570
2007 131 357 0 33 3 n/a n/a 0 524
2008 116 350 0 31 3 n/a n/a 0 500
2009 98 380 3 37 2 n/a n/a 0 520
2010 68 385 2 26 3 n/a n/a 13 497
2011 62 381 3 20 6 0 11 0 483
2012 71 357 2 28 7 2 15 0 482
2013 66 392 5 34 3 2 22 0 524
2014 65 394 7 30 4 0 27 0 527
2015 48 371 7 39 4 0 24 0 493
2016 47 335 8 51 3 0 26 0 470
2017 47 338 15 52 2 0 32 0 486
2018 43 318 27 57 2 0 29 0 476
2019 46 302 27 60 1 0 31 0 467
2020 46 300 38 45 0 0 25 0 454
2021 42 251 42 39 0 0 22 0 396
2022 30 259 51 41 1 0 25 0 407
2023 21 231 45 40 0 0 23 0 360
2024 23 215 40 44 3 0 20 0 345

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 Dr George Blackman Ecc

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 732 31.6 23.1 n/a
1990 752 32.6 23.0 n/a
1991 704 30.6 23.0 n/a
1992 742 34.6 21.4 n/a
1993 721 35.5 20.3 n/a
1994 693 36.5 19.0 43.6
1995 664 34.0 19.5 51.1
1996 664 34.0 19.5 51.1
1997 672 32.0 21.0 47.5
1998 622 30.5 20.4 47.9
1999 606 31.0 19.5 46.7
2000 573 32.0 17.9 74
2001 573 34.0 16.9 67.4
2002 551 31.0 17.8 60.4
2003 551 31.0 17.8 60.4
2004 486 n/a n/a n/a
2005 545 36.6 14.9 69.2
2006 570 33.0 17.3 63.9
2007 524 33.0 15.9 65.3
2008 500 34.0 14.7 83.6
2009 520 34.0 15.3 80.4
2010 497 37.0 13.4 82.6
2011 483 32.3 14.9 80.7
2012 482 33.0 14.5 83.2
2013 524 35.0 14.9 67
2014 527 34.0 15.5 n/a
2015 493 24.0 20.5 18.5
2016 470 30.0 15.6 68.9
2017 486 36.0 13.5 67.7
2018 476 36.0 13.2 66.4
2019 467 33.3 14.0 69.6
2020 454 40.0 11.3 78.4
2021 396 33.2 11.9 79.3
2022 407 41.6 9.7 61.4
2023 360 41.0 8.7 86.1
2024 345 36.9 9.3 88.7

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 Dr George Blackman Ecc

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 732 31.6 23.1 n/a
1990 752 32.6 23.0 n/a
1991 704 30.6 23.0 n/a
1992 742 34.6 21.4 n/a
1993 721 35.5 20.3 n/a
1994 693 36.5 19.0 43.6
1995 664 34.0 19.5 51.1
1996 664 34.0 19.5 51.1
1997 672 32.0 21.0 47.5
1998 622 30.5 20.4 47.9
1999 606 31.0 19.5 46.7
2000 573 32.0 17.9 74
2001 573 34.0 16.9 67.4
2002 551 31.0 17.8 60.4
2003 551 31.0 17.8 60.4
2004 486 n/a n/a n/a
2005 545 36.6 14.9 69.2
2006 570 33.0 17.3 63.9
2007 524 33.0 15.9 65.3
2008 500 34.0 14.7 83.6
2009 520 34.0 15.3 80.4
2010 497 37.0 13.4 82.6
2011 483 32.3 14.9 80.7
2012 482 33.0 14.5 83.2
2013 524 35.0 14.9 67
2014 527 34.0 15.5 n/a
2015 493 24.0 20.5 18.5
2016 470 30.0 15.6 68.9
2017 486 36.0 13.5 67.7
2018 476 36.0 13.2 66.4
2019 467 33.3 14.0 69.6
2020 454 40.0 11.3 78.4
2021 396 33.2 11.9 79.3
2022 407 41.6 9.7 61.4
2023 360 41.0 8.7 86.1
2024 345 36.9 9.3 88.7

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.

Immunization Rates

Dr George Blackman Ecc

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201396.4%0.0%0.0%99.8%96.4%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%99.8%
201495.0%0.4%0.2%99.2%95.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.7%99.2%
201589.8%0.5%0.2%93.6%97.5%97.5%97.5%93.9%97.0%97.5%
201695.3%0.7%0.7%96.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%96.3%97.8%97.1%
201795.9%0.7%1.2%96.9%97.6%97.6%97.6%97.1%98.3%98.1%
201897.3%0.2%1.0%99.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.8%99.8%98.0%
201998.8%0.0%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.1%99.8%99.3%
202099.5%0.0%99.7%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.7%99.7%99.5%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr George Blackman Ecc

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,297 (10.5%) $11,089 (89.5%) $12,386
2020 $1,617 (12.0%) $11,870 (88.0%) $13,487
2021 $4,294 (28.1%) $10,976 (71.9%) $15,269
2022 $1,759 (10.7%) $14,644 (89.3%) $16,403
2023 $3,297 (16.6%) $16,573 (83.4%) $19,870

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr George Blackman Ecc

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2034th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2361st of 2439 Elementary schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr George Blackman Ecc)3422
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo City School District)3226.6
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Dr George Blackman Ecc)2815.7
 12.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Buffalo City School District)2823.6
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr George Blackman Ecc)3318.2
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo City School District)2825.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Dr George Blackman Ecc)3216.4
 15.6%
   4th Grade Math (Buffalo City School District)2123.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students467360
 22.9%
African American302231
 23.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2745
 66.7%
Hispanic6040
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White4621
 54.3%
Two or More Races3123
 25.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.6%86.1%
 16.5%

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Dr George Blackman Ecc ranks in the bottom 3.8% of New York elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 345 students attended Dr George Blackman Ecc.

Students at Dr George Blackman Ecc are 62% African American, 13% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 7% White, 6% Two or more races.


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