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#2056 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 43% in state
PS 42 Occupational Training Center
School · Buffalo City School District · Buffalo, NY
A Buffalo City School District school where students score 54 points above what's typical for similar communities.
75 W HURON ST, Buffalo, NY 14214
- Math 90% proficient (2021)
- Reading 90% proficient (2021)
- 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at PS 42 Occupational Training Center score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 90% across the 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where PS 42 Occupational Training Center 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 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 64Good Transit
- Bike 88Very 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
$56,573
Median home value
$234,600
Median rent
$1,072/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
42.7%
Poverty rate
25.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Buffalo City School District
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #10 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
PS 42 Occupational Training Center is listed in BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About PS 42 Occupational Training Center
PS 42 Occupational Training Center is a public school in Buffalo, NY, part of Buffalo City School District, serving approximately 63 students in grades 15-15 with a 6.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,056 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about PS 42 Occupational Training Center
What grades does PS 42 Occupational Training Center serve?
PS 42 Occupational Training Center serves students in grades 15 through 15.
How many students attend PS 42 Occupational Training Center?
PS 42 Occupational Training Center has an enrollment of approximately 63 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 42 Occupational Training Center?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 42 Occupational Training Center is 6.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 42 Occupational Training Center rank in NY?
PS 42 Occupational Training Center ranks #2,056 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 42 Occupational Training Center's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 42 Occupational Training Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 42 Occupational Training Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 42 Occupational Training Center has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is PS 42 Occupational Training Center a charter school?
No, PS 42 Occupational Training Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 42 Occupational Training Center a Title I school?
No, PS 42 Occupational Training Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 42 Occupational Training Center?
96.8% of students at PS 42 Occupational Training Center 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
- 15 – 15
- Enrollment
- 63
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.1%
- Phone
- (716) 816-3250
- Area population (ZIP 14214)
- 21,162
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 14214; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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