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Harvey Austin School #97

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Harvey Austin School #97 is an elementary school in Buffalo, New York, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 516 students. The school is part of the Buffalo City School District, which has struggled with low academic performance across its schools.

Harvey Austin School #97 consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from just 2.08% to 15% in English Language Arts and even lower in math. The school faces significant challenges in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, particularly African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Despite spending $17,100 per student, which is higher than the district and state averages, the school has shown little to no improvement in its statewide ranking or academic proficiency over the past 10 years.

The struggles of Harvey Austin School #97 are not unique within the Buffalo City School District, as nearby schools like Community School #53, Martin Luther King Junior #48, and Lovejoy Discovery School #43 also face similar challenges with low academic performance and high poverty rates. However, alternative educational models like Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School and King Center Charter School have demonstrated higher academic proficiency rates, suggesting that innovative approaches may be more effective in supporting the needs of students in this community.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 1405 Sycamore St
       Buffalo, NY  14211

(716) 816-4460

District: Buffalo City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2393rd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,100 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

African American:
66.3%
Asian:
18.4%
Hispanic:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.2% Help


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Compare Details Harvey Austin School #97 ranks worse than 97.9% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 27th 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 6.46. (See more...)
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Compare Details Harvey Austin School #97 ranks worse than 98.5% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.59. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (66.3%), Asian (18.4%), Hispanic (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harvey Austin School #97 is 8.9, which is the 7th 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 Harvey Austin School #97 is $17,100, which is the 10th highest among 37 elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harvey Austin School #97:

SchoolDigger ranks Harvey Austin School #97 2393rd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Harvey Austin School #97 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Harvey Austin School #97 1481st of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Harvey Austin School #97 in the ranking list.)

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


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Rank History for Harvey Austin School #97

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 2.32 2188th 2206 0.8%
2007 0.48 2216th 2219 0.1%
2008 0.24 2226th 2227 0.0%
2010 10.28 2111th 2263 6.7%
2011 1.64 2274th 2286 0.5%
2012 3.08 2271st 2320 2.1%
2013 8.33 2266th 2325 2.5%
2014 5.08 2329th 2345 0.7%
2015 5.82 2326th 2352 1.1%
2016 6.75 2314th 2366 2.2%
2017 7.05 2327th 2386 2.5%
2018 8.91 2286th 2395 4.6%
2019 8.38 2322nd 2413 3.8%
2021 1.62 2195th 2201 0.3%
2022 7.67 2366th 2434 2.8%
2023 7.50 2369th 2439 2.9%
2024 6.46 2393rd 2445 2.1%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 32.74 705th 1027 31.4%
2023 28.57 810th 1001 19.1%
2024 33.16 768th 1066 28.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.65 1463rd 1941 24.6%
2019 22.58 1661st 1859 10.7%
2022 23.04 1824th 2031 10.2%
2023 36.54 1205th 2016 40.2%
2024 25.76 1723rd 2110 18.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.08 2040th 2045 0.2%
2022 5.50 2090th 2099 0.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.98 301st 730 58.8%
2023 20.66 570th 637 10.5%
2024 15.17 739th 766 3.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.87 2234th 2338 4.4%
2019 10.72 2246th 2357 4.7%
2021 1.68 1950th 1955 0.3%
2022 8.96 2324th 2401 3.2%
2023 8.25 2331st 2403 3.0%
2024 5.68 2391st 2413 0.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.08 2241st 2340 4.2%
2019 8.19 2293rd 2358 2.8%
2022 8.09 2332nd 2400 2.8%
2023 8.70 2322nd 2400 3.3%
2024 8.85 2329th 2411 3.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 2.12 665th 671 0.9%
2023 2.50 591st 605 2.3%
2024 8.55 620th 662 6.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.62 841st 948 11.3%
2019 18.74 803rd 891 9.9%
2022 17.67 839th 936 10.4%
2023 16.03 775th 857 9.6%
2024 12.25 905th 927 2.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.18 1068th 1392 23.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Harvey Austin School #97

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Rank History for all middle school students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 2.58 1088th 1095 0.6%
2007 1.93 1112th 1123 1.0%
2008 0.80 1179th 1185 0.5%
2009 1.50 1206th 1224 1.5%
2013 10.73 1307th 1373 4.8%
2014 10.17 1360th 1401 2.9%
2015 11.03 1343rd 1407 4.5%
2016 7.99 1409th 1429 1.4%
2017 7.07 1441st 1455 1.0%
2018 5.34 1421st 1438 1.2%
2019 5.23 1429th 1439 0.7%
2022 4.91 1474th 1479 0.3%
2023 4.68 1486th 1500 0.9%
2024 5.59 1481st 1504 1.5%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.91 589th 591 0.3%
2024 27.92 529th 615 14.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.49 1158th 1170 1.0%
2019 24.69 1037th 1139 9.0%
2022 26.39 1093rd 1283 14.8%
2023 25.52 1091st 1307 16.5%
2024 23.57 1138th 1303 12.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.62 1236th 1245 0.7%
2022 4.62 1306th 1306 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.08 590th 594 0.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.76 1338th 1353 1.1%
2019 5.51 1357th 1370 0.9%
2022 5.55 1447th 1454 0.5%
2023 4.88 1445th 1463 1.2%
2024 6.63 1435th 1465 2.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.46 1347th 1352 0.4%
2019 5.79 1362nd 1366 0.3%
2022 5.54 1452nd 1455 0.2%
2023 5.81 1449th 1464 1.0%
2024 6.62 1445th 1464 1.3%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 3.53 379th 388 2.3%
2024 3.18 391st 396 1.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Harvey Austin School #97

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.53 649th 663 2.1%
2019 10.41 649th 653 0.6%
2022 10.44 701st 706 0.7%
2023 11.29 673rd 696 3.3%
2024 10.71 686th 705 2.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Harvey Austin School #97

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 24 472 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 510
2007 14 377 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 400
2008 12 309 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2009 8 179 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2010 11 260 2 3 1 n/a n/a 4 281
2011 15 294 3 8 1 0 8 0 329
2012 20 349 7 17 1 0 4 0 398
2013 19 377 5 21 0 0 11 0 433
2014 19 406 1 27 0 0 12 0 465
2015 24 536 6 27 0 0 16 0 609
2016 27 494 11 29 0 0 17 0 578
2017 29 499 12 35 0 4 19 0 598
2018 34 482 23 52 0 3 18 0 612
2019 27 448 25 53 0 3 14 0 570
2020 25 409 33 55 1 0 20 0 543
2021 20 350 60 56 2 0 17 0 505
2022 17 356 83 48 4 0 21 0 529
2023 11 342 95 42 3 0 23 0 516

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

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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 Harvey Austin School #97

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 510 44.0 11.6 95.9
2007 400 41.8 9.6 88.3
2008 331 32.8 10.1 86.7
2009 190 28.8 6.6 98.4
2010 281 37.0 7.5 90.3
2011 329 40.7 8.0 94.5
2012 398 33.0 12.0 92.5
2013 433 37.8 11.4 83.1
2014 465 42.8 10.8 57.8
2015 609 53.0 11.4 14
2016 578 50.0 11.5 79.1
2017 598 36.9 16.1 69.9
2018 612 51.0 12.0 78.6
2019 570 53.0 10.7 80.7
2020 543 60.0 9.0 91.5
2021 505 53.3 9.4 89.3
2022 529 61.2 8.6 79.8
2023 516 57.4 8.9 94.2

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 Harvey Austin School #97

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 510 44.0 11.6 95.9
2007 400 41.8 9.6 88.3
2008 331 32.8 10.1 86.7
2009 190 28.8 6.6 98.4
2010 281 37.0 7.5 90.3
2011 329 40.7 8.0 94.5
2012 398 33.0 12.0 92.5
2013 433 37.8 11.4 83.1
2014 465 42.8 10.8 57.8
2015 609 53.0 11.4 14
2016 578 50.0 11.5 79.1
2017 598 36.9 16.1 69.9
2018 612 51.0 12.0 78.6
2019 570 53.0 10.7 80.7
2020 543 60.0 9.0 91.5
2021 505 53.3 9.4 89.3
2022 529 61.2 8.6 79.8
2023 516 57.4 8.9 94.2

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.

Immunization Rates

Harvey Austin School #97

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201396.5%0.0%0.0%99.8%96.7%96.7%96.7%99.6%99.8%99.6%
201491.3%0.0%0.0%93.2%92.7%92.7%92.7%94.4%94.1%94.4%
201580.1%0.0%0.0%91.3%97.7%100.0%100.0%86.2%96.7%95.5%
201684.3%0.0%0.2%87.6%90.4%90.4%90.4%90.5%99.7%87.1%
201786.8%0.0%0.0%97.1%97.5%97.5%97.5%96.9%96.9%97.1%
201884.0%0.0%0.0%95.3%95.7%95.7%95.7%93.5%96.9%95.5%
201997.9%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202094.6%0.0%99.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%99.4%99.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harvey Austin School #97

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,738 (12.0%) $12,695 (88.0%) $14,433
2020 $1,617 (11.1%) $13,004 (88.9%) $14,621
2021 $4,059 (25.4%) $11,921 (74.6%) $15,980
2022 $2,167 (14.1%) $13,154 (85.9%) $15,320
2023 $3,009 (17.6%) $14,091 (82.4%) $17,100

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harvey Austin School #97

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 2322nd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2369th of 2439 Elementary schools
 0.9%
Ranks 1429th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1486th of 1500 Middle schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harvey Austin School #97)2824.5
 3.5%
   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 (Harvey Austin School #97)2624.1
 1.9%
   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 (Harvey Austin School #97)274.3
 22.7%
   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 (Harvey Austin School #97)105.8
 4.2%
   4th Grade Math (Buffalo City School District)2123.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harvey Austin School #97)918.9
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo City School District)1823.4
 5.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Harvey Austin School #97)195.6
 13.4%
   5th Grade Math (Buffalo City School District)2018.9
 1.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harvey Austin School #97)1413.2
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo City School District)2527.2
 2.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Harvey Austin School #97)415.4
 11.4%
   6th Grade Math (Buffalo City School District)2225.1
 3.1%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harvey Austin School #97)09.8
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo City School District)1826.1
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Harvey Austin School #97)04.9
 4.9%
   7th Grade Math (Buffalo City School District)1623.4
 7.4%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harvey Austin School #97)1219.6
 7.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Buffalo City School District)2731.2
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Harvey Austin School #97)30
 3%
   8th Grade Math (Buffalo City School District)1613.1
 2.9%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students570516
 9.5%
African American448342
 23.7%
American Indian03
Asian2595
 280%
Hispanic5342
 20.8%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White2711
 59.3%
Two or More Races1423
 64.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.7%94.2%
 13.5%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 516 students attended Harvey Austin School #97.

Harvey Austin School #97 ranks in the bottom 2.1% of New York elementary schools.

Students at Harvey Austin School #97 are 66% African American, 18% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% White.


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