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Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197

Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 rates 3.0, below most Buffalo City School District high schools, whose rated median is 5.5.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
3.0this school

3.0 on a one-to-ten scale; the Buffalo City School District median is 5.5.

#4,656 of 4,744 schools in New York · Buffalo City School District: 20 high schools rated, median 5.5

The brief

A Buffalo City School District high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 4,656 of 4,744 schools in New York and 55 of 59 in Buffalo City School District.

Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 is listed in Buffalo City School District, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math9%45 points below the New York average of 54%2023 NYSED
Reading19%32 points below the New York average of 51%2023 NYSED
In 2023, 9% of students were proficient in math and 19% in reading, against New York averages of 54% and 51%.2023 NYSED; 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
1.5
33% of the rating
College Readiness
4.4
40% of the rating
Resources & Environment
2.7
27% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2023) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2023).

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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 · 2023 NYSED · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2023 NYSED. 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 · 2023 NYSED · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2023 NYSED. 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.
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$43,326
Median home value
$102,800
Median rent
$993/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
47.7%
Poverty rate
30%

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

Getting around

Walk Score
54
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
41
Some Transit
Bike Score
41
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
4,141/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Buffalo. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Buffalo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
2 AP courses
9.3% participation · state average 2.4 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
16 sports
7 boys' · 9 girls' · 15 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 serve?

Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197?

Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197?

The student-teacher ratio at Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 rank in NY?

Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 ranks #4,656 of 4,744 schools in NY.

What is Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197's MySchoolScout rating?

Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2023) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2023).

Is Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 a charter school?

No, Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 a Title I school?

No, Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197?

94.1% of students at Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 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 facts

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
389
Student-teacher ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Erie County
Phone
(716) 816-4500
4-year graduation
80–84%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#55 of 59
Schools in district
61
District spending per student
$30,022
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.3%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 14215)
42,813
Area average commute
20.2 min
Area median age
31.6

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New York State Education Dept., and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.