Below Average
#3922 of 4,742 schools in NY
PS 69 Houghton Academy
Elementary School · BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
1725 CLINTON ST, Buffalo, NY 14206
Enrollment
434
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
434
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#3,922 of 4,742
In Buffalo
#54 of 85
public schools
In district
#42 of 59
BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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PS 69 Houghton Academy
Elementary School in Buffalo · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About PS 69 Houghton Academy
PS 69 Houghton Academy is a public elementary school in Buffalo, NY, part of BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. PS 69 Houghton Academy serves approximately 434 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. PS 69 Houghton Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,922 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for PS 69 Houghton Academy show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 4.9
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
77% of students at PS 69 Houghton 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 69 Houghton Academy — Students at PS 69 Houghton Academy score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 38 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: 5.2/10.
How PS 69 Houghton Academy Compares
See how PS 69 Houghton Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1725 CLINTON ST, Buffalo, NY 14206
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering PS 69 Houghton Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THEODORE ROOSEVELT SCHOOL (rated 5.8/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Cheektowaga), which scores notably higher. Another option is NOTRE DAME ACADEMY (rated 5.3/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, LORRAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 5.2/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Buffalo, see our Buffalo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PS 27 HILLERY PARK ACADEMY Buffalo | 0.7 mi | 3.5 |
| SOUTH BUFFALO CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo | 0.7 mi | 4.0 |
| SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo | 0.9 mi | 4.3 |
| LOVEJOY DISCOVERY SCHOOL #43 Buffalo | 1.3 mi | 3.0 |
| SOUTH PARK HIGH SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| BISHOP TIMON-ST JUDE HIGH SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.6 mi | 6.2 |
| LORRAINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Buffalo | 1.7 mi | 5.2 |
| MOUNT MERCY ACADEMY Buffalo | 1.8 mi | 7.2 |
| WOODROW WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Sloan | 1.9 mi | 3.6 |
| DISCOVERY SCHOOL Buffalo | 2.2 mi | 4.3 |
| HARVEY AUSTIN SCHOOL #97 Buffalo | 2.2 mi | 3.9 |
| ERIE 1 BOCES West Seneca | 2.0 mi | 5.7 |
| DARUL ULOOM AL MADANIA Buffalo | 2.2 mi | 6.7 |
| WESTERN NEW YORK MARITIME CHARTER SCHOOL Buffalo | 2.4 mi | 5.1 |
| BILINGUAL CENTER Buffalo | 1.8 mi | 3.9 |
| THEODORE ROOSEVELT SCHOOL Cheektowaga | 1.9 mi | 5.8 |
| NOTRE DAME ACADEMY Buffalo | 2.6 mi | 5.3 |
| JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL Cheektowaga | 1.9 mi | 3.8 |
| HARRIET ROSS TUBMAN ACADEMY Buffalo | 2.1 mi | 4.8 |
| BUFFALO ACADEMY OF SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOL II Buffalo | 2.6 mi | 3.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14206 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$46,842
Median Home Value
$111,600
Median Rent
$886/mo
Population
22,427
College Educated
17.8%
Homeownership
61.5%
Avg Commute
19.7 min
Poverty Rate
23.5%
Median Age
38.2
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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|---|---|
| BRONX DELTA SCHOOL Bronx, NY | 4.5 |
| BYRON-BERGEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bergen, NY | 4.5 |
| C GRANT GRIMSHAW SCHOOL Lafayette, NY | 4.5 |
| CORINTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Corinth, NY | 4.5 |
| DRYDEN STREET SCHOOL Westbury, NY | 4.5 |
| FITZHUGH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Oswego, NY | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about PS 69 Houghton Academy
What grades does PS 69 Houghton Academy serve?
PS 69 Houghton Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend PS 69 Houghton Academy?
PS 69 Houghton Academy has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at PS 69 Houghton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at PS 69 Houghton Academy is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does PS 69 Houghton Academy rank in NY?
PS 69 Houghton Academy ranks #3,922 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is PS 69 Houghton Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
PS 69 Houghton Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 69 Houghton Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, PS 69 Houghton Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is PS 69 Houghton Academy a charter school?
No, PS 69 Houghton Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is PS 69 Houghton Academy a Title I school?
No, PS 69 Houghton Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for PS 69 Houghton Academy?
88.0% of students at PS 69 Houghton 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
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 88.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 76.7%
- Phone
- (716) 816-4794
Resources & Links
District
BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 29,866
- Schools in District
- 61
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $30,022
- District Rank
- #42 of 59
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