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#2203 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 46% in state
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School
School · Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School · Buffalo, NY
A charter school in Buffalo, NY serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
190 FRANKLIN ST, Buffalo, NY 14202
- Math 33% proficient (2022)
- Reading 40% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 58 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 88Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,549/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buffalo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,990
Median home value
$495,800
Median rent
$709/mo
College educated
45.2%
Homeownership
24.5%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14202; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley G Falk SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Darul Uloom Al MadaniaPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 2.3 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| PS 84Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School IICharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | K–11 | 3.7 mi | 510 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is listed in BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is a public school in Buffalo, NY, part of Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School, serving approximately 904 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,203 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School
What grades does Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School serve?
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School?
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 904 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School rank in NY?
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School ranks #2,203 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School a Title I school?
No, Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School?
92.1% of students at Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 904
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (716) 854-2490
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 14202)
- 3,764
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 14202; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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