Frank A Sedita School #30

Summary:

Frank A Sedita School #30 is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Buffalo City School District, with a student population of 672 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance and a student population that is predominantly Hispanic (74.55%) and economically disadvantaged.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 10.5 students per teacher, Frank A Sedita School #30 consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New York state, with proficiency rates on state assessments in English Language Arts and Math that are significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels. The school's high percentage of students (over 94%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the Buffalo City School District, such as Waterfront Elementary School, Dr. A. Pantoja Community School, and International School, Frank A Sedita School #30 consistently performs worse academically, with lower proficiency rates in both ELA and Math across all grade levels. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to these disparities will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students at Frank A Sedita School #30.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 21 Lowell Pl
       Buffalo, NY  14213


(716) 816-3220

District: Buffalo City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2324th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,360 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  672

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.6%
African American:
13.8%
Asian:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.5% Help


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Compare Details Frank A Sedita School #30 ranks worse than 95.3% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 20th among 37 ranked elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10. (See more...)
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Compare Details Frank A Sedita School #30 ranks worse than 97.6% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.6%), African American (13.8%), Asian (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frank A Sedita School #30 is 10.5. 19 elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frank A Sedita School #30 is $13,360. 29 elementary schools in the Buffalo City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Frank A Sedita School #30:

SchoolDigger ranks Frank A Sedita School #30 2324th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Frank A Sedita School #30 in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Frank A Sedita School #30 1464th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Frank A Sedita School #30 in the ranking list.)

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Buffalo City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Buffalo City School District 812th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frank A Sedita School #30

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Frank A Sedita School #30

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 5.51 2159th 2227 3.1%
2009 3.95 2218th 2257 1.7%
2010 6.55 2184th 2263 3.5%
2011 8.07 2172nd 2286 5.0%
2012 9.29 2174th 2320 6.3%
2013 10.42 2224th 2325 4.3%
2014 11.00 2200th 2345 6.2%
2015 9.23 2254th 2352 4.2%
2016 5.85 2332nd 2366 1.4%
2017 5.08 2364th 2386 0.9%
2018 8.07 2306th 2395 3.7%
2019 8.67 2317th 2413 4.0%
2021 4.22 2153rd 2201 2.2%
2022 9.59 2326th 2434 4.4%
2023 10.00 2324th 2439 4.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Frank A Sedita School #30

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.29 617th 938 34.2%
2019 31.38 644th 860 25.1%
2021 19.45 399th 454 12.1%
2022 26.41 869th 1027 15.4%
2023 27.65 828th 1001 17.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Frank A Sedita School #30

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.95 1117th 1941 42.5%
2019 48.28 742nd 1859 60.1%
2022 16.70 2009th 2031 1.1%
2023 20.60 1843rd 2016 8.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Frank A Sedita School #30

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.90 1940th 2045 5.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Frank A Sedita School #30

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.23 717th 730 1.8%
2019 6.79 569th 570 0.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Frank A Sedita School #30

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.75 2296th 2338 1.8%
2019 8.46 2289th 2357 2.9%
2021 2.92 1937th 1955 0.9%
2022 11.34 2268th 2401 5.5%
2023 9.84 2310th 2403 3.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Frank A Sedita School #30

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.84 2202nd 2340 5.9%
2019 11.95 2210th 2358 6.3%
2021 6.14 1901st 1961 3.1%
2022 9.58 2306th 2400 3.9%
2023 12.93 2228th 2400 7.2%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Frank A Sedita School #30

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.91 726th 948 23.4%
2019 42.14 467th 891 47.6%
2022 33.36 637th 936 31.9%
2023 24.03 677th 857 21.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Frank A Sedita School #30

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.93 1336th 1392 4.0%
2019 11.89 1265th 1315 3.8%
2021 7.17 809th 818 1.1%
2022 13.66 1420th 1503 5.5%
2023 13.56 1349th 1429 5.6%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Frank A Sedita School #30

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Rank History for all middle school students at Frank A Sedita School #30

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 3.49 1150th 1185 3.0%
2009 4.33 1184th 1224 3.3%
2010 9.19 1133rd 1243 8.8%
2011 5.64 1251st 1295 3.4%
2012 5.43 1283rd 1337 4.0%
2013 11.04 1298th 1373 5.5%
2014 13.39 1281st 1401 8.6%
2015 12.22 1315th 1407 6.5%
2016 10.55 1370th 1429 4.1%
2017 10.01 1398th 1455 3.9%
2018 16.71 1276th 1438 11.3%
2019 11.99 1354th 1439 5.9%
2022 7.24 1450th 1479 2.0%
2023 7.05 1464th 1500 2.4%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Frank A Sedita School #30

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.36 194th 503 61.4%
2019 39.00 246th 473 48.0%
2022 29.93 472nd 581 18.8%
2023 32.31 437th 591 26.1%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Frank A Sedita School #30

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.47 486th 1170 58.5%
2019 40.79 593rd 1139 47.9%
2022 19.17 1259th 1283 1.9%
2023 18.29 1259th 1307 3.7%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Frank A Sedita School #30

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.96 432nd 457 5.5%
2023 27.30 433rd 543 20.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Frank A Sedita School #30

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.16 1272nd 1353 6.0%
2019 9.02 1323rd 1370 3.4%
2022 7.10 1427th 1454 1.9%
2023 6.26 1436th 1463 1.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Frank A Sedita School #30

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.32 1135th 1352 16.1%
2019 17.81 1215th 1366 11.1%
2022 9.12 1415th 1455 2.7%
2023 9.20 1417th 1464 3.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Frank A Sedita School #30

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.49 515th 663 22.3%
2019 36.18 400th 653 38.7%
2022 16.90 642nd 706 9.1%
2023 19.50 608th 696 12.6%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Frank A Sedita School #30

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.39 716th 810 11.6%
2019 12.96 786th 826 4.8%
2022 9.98 894th 914 2.2%
2023 8.91 928th 943 1.6%
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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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Frank A Sedita School #30 Test Scores
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Data source: NY State Education Department

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by a parent
Saturday, September 5, 2009

Open Quote It it a bilingual school. It has a lot of after school activities for the students. Almost all of the teachers are certified and they even have one that is national board certified. It contiues to improve in the reading and math scores. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Frank A Sedita School #30

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 53 204 35 468 26 n/a n/a 0 786
2008 38 187 18 510 6 n/a n/a 0 759
2009 41 155 17 493 12 n/a n/a 3 721
2010 36 146 18 513 12 n/a n/a 11 736
2011 53 144 26 468 11 0 22 0 724
2012 37 128 34 531 9 0 17 0 756
2013 41 136 37 548 6 0 13 0 781
2014 36 133 31 565 3 0 12 0 780
2015 28 153 39 593 3 0 14 0 830
2016 23 133 44 581 2 0 12 0 795
2017 28 130 44 527 2 0 13 0 744
2018 28 122 50 552 1 0 10 0 763
2019 31 111 57 618 1 0 12 0 830
2020 35 106 44 605 0 0 9 0 799
2021 30 97 47 546 0 0 8 0 728
2022 24 98 47 510 2 0 4 0 685
2023 27 93 41 501 1 0 9 0 672

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Frank A Sedita School #30

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 786 71.0 11.1 91.9
2008 759 70.0 10.8 83.7
2009 721 68.0 10.6 97.5
2010 736 69.7 10.5 96.4
2011 724 76.1 9.5 95.4
2012 756 68.0 11.1 86.2
2013 781 66.0 11.8 87.8
2014 780 57.7 13.4 n/a
2015 830 51.0 16.2 8.3
2016 795 59.0 13.4 78.2
2017 744 53.9 13.7 75.5
2018 763 66.0 11.5 82.4
2019 830 65.0 12.7 86.4
2020 799 72.0 11.0 93.1
2021 728 59.1 12.3 93.7
2022 685 69.0 9.9 84.5
2023 672 63.9 10.5 94.5

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 Frank A Sedita School #30

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 786 71.0 11.1 91.9
2008 759 70.0 10.8 83.7
2009 721 68.0 10.6 97.5
2010 736 69.7 10.5 96.4
2011 724 76.1 9.5 95.4
2012 756 68.0 11.1 86.2
2013 781 66.0 11.8 87.8
2014 780 57.7 13.4 n/a
2015 830 51.0 16.2 8.3
2016 795 59.0 13.4 78.2
2017 744 53.9 13.7 75.5
2018 763 66.0 11.5 82.4
2019 830 65.0 12.7 86.4
2020 799 72.0 11.0 93.1
2021 728 59.1 12.3 93.7
2022 685 69.0 9.9 84.5
2023 672 63.9 10.5 94.5

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

Frank A Sedita School #30

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.3%0.0%0.1%99.6%99.5%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.3%99.7%
201498.3%0.0%0.1%98.6%98.3%98.5%98.5%98.6%98.5%98.5%
201583.1%0.0%0.1%88.2%95.7%95.7%95.7%93.7%96.4%93.2%
201697.9%0.0%0.1%98.5%98.7%98.7%98.7%98.5%98.5%98.6%
201794.6%0.0%0.3%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.7%96.6%
201898.4%0.0%0.1%99.9%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%99.7%99.7%
201977.6%0.0%0.0%90.9%92.2%92.2%92.2%91.4%92.4%91.1%
202098.4%0.0%99.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.2%99.2%99.3%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frank A Sedita School #30

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,090 (9.7%) $10,105 (90.3%) $11,195
2020 $1,117 (9.7%) $10,366 (90.3%) $11,483
2021 $2,123 (17.6%) $9,940 (82.4%) $12,063
2022 $861 (7.0%) $11,524 (93.0%) $12,385
2023 $2,250 (16.8%) $11,110 (83.2%) $13,360

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Frank A Sedita School #30

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2317th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2324th of 2439 Elementary schools
 0.7%
Ranks 1354th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1464th of 1500 Middle schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frank A Sedita School #30)3024.3
 5.7%
   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 (Frank A Sedita School #30)2429.6
 5.6%
   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 (Frank A Sedita School #30)1517.7
 2.7%
   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 (Frank A Sedita School #30)186.3
 11.8%
   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 (Frank A Sedita School #30)1413.3
 0.7%
   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 (Frank A Sedita School #30)84
 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 (Frank A Sedita School #30)2027.3
 7.3%
   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 (Frank A Sedita School #30)1521.1
 6%
   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 (Frank A Sedita School #30)1414.9
 0.9%
   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 (Frank A Sedita School #30)37
 4%
   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 (Frank A Sedita School #30)3214.9
 17.1%
   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 (Frank A Sedita School #30)52.5
 2.5%
   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 Students830672
 19%
African American11193
 16.2%
American Indian11
Asian5741
 28.1%
Hispanic618501
 18.9%
Pacific Islander00
White3127
 12.9%
Two or More Races129
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.4%94.5%
 8.1%


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Students at Frank A Sedita School #30 are 75% Hispanic, 14% African American, 6% Asian, 4% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 672 students attended Frank A Sedita School #30.

Frank A Sedita School #30 ranks in the bottom 4.7% of New York elementary schools.


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