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King Center Charter School
Elementary School · King Center Charter School · Buffalo, NY
A charter elementary school in Buffalo, NY where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
156 NEWBURGH AVE, Buffalo, NY 14211
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% proficient (2022)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at King Center Charter School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where King Center 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 181 | Compare → |
| Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School IICharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | K–11 | 0.7 mi | 510 | Compare → |
| PS 82Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 386 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
King Center Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,867NCES 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.
King Center Charter School is listed in KING CENTER CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About King Center Charter School
King Center Charter School is a public elementary school in Buffalo, NY, part of King Center Charter School, serving approximately 401 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,598 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about King Center Charter School
What grades does King Center Charter School serve?
King Center Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend King Center Charter School?
King Center Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Center Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at King Center Charter School is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does King Center Charter School rank in NY?
King Center Charter School ranks #4,598 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is King Center Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
King Center Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 King Center Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, King Center Charter School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is King Center Charter School a charter school?
Yes, King Center Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is King Center Charter School a Title I school?
No, King Center Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King Center Charter School?
92.3% of students at King Center 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.4%
- Phone
- (716) 891-7912
- 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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