Below Average
#3767 of 4,742 schools in NY
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School
Middle School · Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School · Buffalo, NY
A charter middle school in Buffalo, NY where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
528 SOUTH PARK, Buffalo, NY 14204
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Buffalo Creek Academy 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
$26,000
Median home value
$151,700
Median rent
$814/mo
College educated
16%
Homeownership
29.9%
Poverty rate
34.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Academy of Science Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 904 | Compare → |
| Darul Uloom Al MadaniaPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 2.4 mi | 243 | Compare → |
| Stanley G Falk SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Saints Tabernacle School of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–8 | 2.8 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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 Creek Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,590NCES 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 Creek Academy Charter School is listed in BUFFALO CREEK ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School is a public middle school in Buffalo, NY, part of Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School, serving approximately 161 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,767 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School
What grades does Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School serve?
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School?
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School rank in NY?
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School ranks #3,767 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Creek Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School has 6% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Buffalo Creek Academy 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 Creek Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School?
98.1% of students at Buffalo Creek Academy 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Phone
- (716) 602-9472
- Area population (ZIP 14204)
- 7,748
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 14204; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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