Very Good
#1005 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 21% in state
Based on limited data
North Park Community School #50
Elementary School · Buffalo City School District · Buffalo, NY
A Buffalo City School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
780 PARKSIDE AVE, Buffalo, NY 14216
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at North Park Community School #50 score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Park Community School #50 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some 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
$70,260
Median home value
$260,700
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
54.1%
Homeownership
46.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14216; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood-franklin SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Charles a Lindbergh Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| PS 81Enrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 756 | Compare → |
| Primary Hall Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–3 | 1.2 mi | 171 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #5 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
North Park Community School #50 is listed in BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Park Community School #50
North Park Community School #50 is a public elementary school in Buffalo, NY, part of Buffalo City School District, serving approximately 356 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,005 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Park Community School #50
What grades does North Park Community School #50 serve?
North Park Community School #50 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend North Park Community School #50?
North Park Community School #50 has an enrollment of approximately 356 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Park Community School #50?
The student-teacher ratio at North Park Community School #50 is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Park Community School #50 rank in NY?
North Park Community School #50 ranks #1,005 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is North Park Community School #50's MySchoolScout rating?
North Park Community School #50 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 North Park Community School #50?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Park Community School #50 has 55% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is North Park Community School #50 a charter school?
No, North Park Community School #50 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Park Community School #50 a Title I school?
No, North Park Community School #50 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Park Community School #50?
27.8% of students at North Park Community School #50 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 356
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (716) 816-3440
- Area population (ZIP 14216)
- 23,221
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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.
- 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 · 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.
- 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 14216; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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