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PS 27 Hillery Park Academy
Elementary School · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
73 PAWNEE PKWY, Buffalo, NY 14210
Enrollment
499
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
499
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,491 of 4,742
In Buffalo
#73 of 85
public schools
In district
#56 of 59
BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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PS 27 Hillery Park Academy
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About PS 27 Hillery Park Academy
PS 27 Hillery Park Academy is a public elementary school in Buffalo, NY, part of BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. PS 27 Hillery Park Academy serves approximately 499 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 27 Hillery Park Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,491 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 27 Hillery Park Academy show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, PS 27 Hillery Park Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
78% of students at PS 27 Hillery Park Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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PS 27 Hillery Park Academy — Students at PS 27 Hillery Park Academy score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
85.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.7/10.
How PS 27 Hillery Park Academy Compares
See how PS 27 Hillery Park Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
73 PAWNEE PKWY, Buffalo, NY 14210
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 27 Hillery Park Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL (rated 6.3/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Lackawanna), which scores notably higher. Another option is THEODORE ROOSEVELT SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Cheektowaga), which scores notably higher. Additionally, NOTRE DAME ACADEMY (rated 5.3/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Buffalo, see our Buffalo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTH BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo | 0.3 mi | 4.0 |
| PS 69 HOUGHTON ACADEMY Buffalo | 0.7 mi | 4.5 |
| SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo | 0.7 mi | 4.3 |
| LORRAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| BISHOP TIMON-ST JUDE HIGH SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.0 mi | 6.2 |
| MOUNT MERCY ACADEMY Buffalo | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
| SOUTH PARK HIGH SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| DISCOVERY SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.5 mi | 4.3 |
| ERIE 1 BOCES West Seneca | 1.4 mi | 5.7 |
| WESTERN NEW YORK MARITIME CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.8 mi | 5.1 |
| NOTRE DAME ACADEMY Buffalo | 1.9 mi | 5.3 |
| LOVEJOY DISCOVERY SCHOOL #43 Buffalo | 1.9 mi | 3.0 |
| WINCHESTER-POTTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL West Seneca | 2.0 mi | 3.9 |
| GLOBAL CONCEPTS CHARTER SCHOOL Lackawanna | 2.4 mi | 6.8 |
| WOODROW WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sloan | 2.4 mi | 3.6 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL Cheektowaga | 2.0 mi | 3.8 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Cheektowaga | 2.0 mi | 6.2 |
| THEODORE ROOSEVELT SCHOOL Cheektowaga | 2.2 mi | 5.8 |
| OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL Lackawanna | 2.7 mi | 6.3 |
| BILINGUAL CENTER Buffalo | 2.0 mi | 3.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14210 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,059
Median Home Value
$124,300
Median Rent
$925/mo
Population
15,454
College Educated
18.9%
Homeownership
45.8%
Avg Commute
22.2 min
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Median Age
39.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BENJAMIN FRANKLIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Binghamton, NY | 3.5 |
| BRONX CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EXCELLENCE 4 Bronx, NY | 3.5 |
| DAVID PATERSON SCHOOL Hempstead, NY | 3.5 |
| HEMPSTEAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Spring Valley, NY | 3.5 |
| JOSEPH MCNEIL SCHOOL Hempstead, NY | 3.5 |
| KING STREET SCHOOL Port Chester, NY | 3.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 27 Hillery Park Academy
What grades does PS 27 Hillery Park Academy serve?
PS 27 Hillery Park Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend PS 27 Hillery Park Academy?
PS 27 Hillery Park Academy has an enrollment of approximately 499 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 27 Hillery Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 27 Hillery Park Academy is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 27 Hillery Park Academy rank in NY?
PS 27 Hillery Park Academy ranks #4,491 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 27 Hillery Park Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 27 Hillery Park Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 PS 27 Hillery Park Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 27 Hillery Park Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 27 Hillery Park Academy a charter school?
No, PS 27 Hillery Park Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 27 Hillery Park Academy a Title I school?
No, PS 27 Hillery Park Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 27 Hillery Park Academy?
85.6% of students at PS 27 Hillery Park Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 499
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 85.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.0%
- Phone
- (716) 816-4770
Resources & Links
District
BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 29,866
- Schools in District
- 61
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $30,022
- District Rank
- #56 of 59
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