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#4670 of 4,742 schools in NY

Hyde Park School

Elementary School · Niagara Falls City School District · Niagara Falls, NY

A Niagara Falls City School District elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1620 HYDE PARK BLVD, Niagara Falls, NY 14305

  • Math 12% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 21% proficient (2022)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.4Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-41.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-40.5 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-24.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile7th
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$23,705
Chronic Absenteeism64.7%

Students at Hyde Park School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.

Math Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 56 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
36%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
33%
2012
Math
12%
ELA
10%
2013
Math
16%
ELA
13%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
11%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
21%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
16%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
16%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

83%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hyde Park 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 25Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,326/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Niagara Falls), 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

$49,588

Median home value

$109,200

Median rent

$798/mo

College educated

24.6%

Homeownership

60.9%

Poverty rate

25%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Henry J Kalfas Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified1.5PK–31.0 mi338Compare →
Bloneva Bond Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–21.1 mi449Compare →
Harry F Abate Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.22–61.1 mi702Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Niagara Falls City School District

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#6 of 11
District spending per student
$23,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hyde Park School is listed in NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hyde Park School

Hyde Park School is a public elementary school in Niagara Falls, NY, part of Niagara Falls City School District, serving approximately 481 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,670 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hyde Park School

What grades does Hyde Park School serve?

Hyde Park School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Hyde Park School?

Hyde Park School has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hyde Park School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hyde Park School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hyde Park School rank in NY?

Hyde Park School ranks #4,670 of 4,742 schools in NY.

What is Hyde Park School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hyde Park School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Hyde Park School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hyde Park School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hyde Park School a charter school?

No, Hyde Park School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hyde Park School a Title I school?

No, Hyde Park School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hyde Park School?

83.0% of students at Hyde Park 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
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
481
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Niagara County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
64.7%
Area population (ZIP 14305)
16,433
Area average commute
17.8 min
Area median age
34.7
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 14305; 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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