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#3643 of 4,742 schools in NY

Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18

Elementary School · Buffalo City School District · Buffalo, NY

A Buffalo City School District elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

750 WEST AVE, Buffalo, NY 14215

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 21% proficient (2022)
  • 10:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-45.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-40 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-22.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
District spending per student$30,022
Chronic Absenteeism57.9%

Students at Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 14% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
21%
2012
Math
6%
ELA
5%
2013
Math
15%
ELA
7%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
6%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
11%
2016
Math
13%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (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 38 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

94%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 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 80Very Walkable
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • 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

$43,326

Median home value

$102,800

Median rent

$993/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

47.7%

Poverty rate

30%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Frank a Sedita School #30Enrollment path unverified4.2PK–80.5 mi604Compare →
West Buffalo Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–80.6 mi507Compare →
D'youville-porter CampusEnrollment path unverified3.4PK–80.7 mi519Compare →
Native American MagnetEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–80.7 mi357Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Buffalo City School District

Schools in district
61
Rank in district
#33 of 59
District spending per student
$30,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dr a Pantoja Comm Sch Excllnce -#18 is listed in BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

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, serving approximately 449 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,643 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
449
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Erie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
57.9%
Phone
(716) 816-3160
Area population (ZIP 14215)
42,813
Area average commute
20.2 min
Area median age
31.6

Official sources & links

School website↗Official NCES record↗Google Maps & reviews↗GreatSchools profile↗Niche reviews↗
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 14215; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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