Needs Improvement
#4279 of 4,742 schools in NY
Harvey Austin School #97
Elementary School · Buffalo City School District · Buffalo, NY
A Buffalo City School District elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1405 SYCAMORE ST, Buffalo, NY 14211
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harvey Austin School #97 score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 11% (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 39 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
95.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harvey Austin School #97 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- 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
$34,490
Median home value
$91,600
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
44.7%
Poverty rate
34.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build Community SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School IICharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | K–11 | 0.7 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| Darul Uloom Al MadaniaPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 0.7 mi | 243 | Compare → |
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.
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 City School District
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #53 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
Harvey Austin School #97 is listed in BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harvey Austin School #97
Harvey Austin School #97 is a public elementary school in Buffalo, NY, part of Buffalo City School District, serving approximately 507 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,279 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harvey Austin School #97
What grades does Harvey Austin School #97 serve?
Harvey Austin School #97 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Harvey Austin School #97?
Harvey Austin School #97 has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvey Austin School #97?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvey Austin School #97 is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harvey Austin School #97 rank in NY?
Harvey Austin School #97 ranks #4,279 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Harvey Austin School #97's MySchoolScout rating?
Harvey Austin School #97 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Harvey Austin School #97?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harvey Austin School #97 has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harvey Austin School #97 a charter school?
No, Harvey Austin School #97 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harvey Austin School #97 a Title I school?
No, Harvey Austin School #97 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harvey Austin School #97?
95.7% of students at Harvey Austin School #97 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
- 507
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 87.6%
- Phone
- (716) 816-4460
- Area population (ZIP 14211)
- 23,951
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 14211; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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