Below Average
#3643 of 4,742 schools in NY
Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18
Elementary School · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
750 WEST AVE, Buffalo, NY 14215
Enrollment
449
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
449
Student-Teacher
10:1
Score
4.9
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,643 of 4,742
In Buffalo
#41 of 85
public schools
In district
#33 of 59
BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18
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About Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18
Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 is a public elementary school in Buffalo, NY, part of BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 serves approximately 449 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,643 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 4.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
58% of students at Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 — Students at Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
94%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 38 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.0/10.
How Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 Compares
See how Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
750 WEST AVE, Buffalo, NY 14215
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WEST BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CATHOLIC ACADEMY WEST BUFFALO (rated 6.7/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WATERFRONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Buffalo, see our Buffalo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14215 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$43,326
Median Home Value
$102,800
Median Rent
$993/mo
Population
42,813
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
47.7%
Avg Commute
20.2 min
Poverty Rate
30%
Median Age
31.6
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| BELLE SHERMAN SCHOOL Ithaca, NY | 4.9 |
| BGLIG-SHIRLEY RODRIGUEZ-REMENESKI CS Bronx, NY | 4.9 |
| BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN Bronx, NY | 4.9 |
| CARROLL HILL SCHOOL Troy, NY | 4.9 |
| CHESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Chester, NY | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18
What grades does Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 serve?
Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18?
Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 rank in NY?
Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 ranks #3,643 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 a charter school?
No, Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 a Title I school?
No, Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18?
94.0% of students at Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 94.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.9%
- Phone
- (716) 816-3160
Resources & Links
District
BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 29,866
- Schools in District
- 61
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $30,022
- District Rank
- #33 of 59
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