School 3

SCHOOL 3 is a small elementary school in Dunkirk, New York, located at 742 Lamphere St. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through second grade, the school has an enrollment of 137 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1 with 11 full-time equivalent teachers. Despite its small size, SCHOOL 3 offers personalized attention to each child, fostering a supportive learning environment.

The academic performance at SCHOOL 3 shows room for improvement, as indicated by the MySchoolScout Rating of 3.5 out of 10 and a state ranking of #3990 out of 4758 schools in New York (16th percentile). Test scores reveal that only 22% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while 15% are proficient or above in Math. The school is focusing on strategies to enhance academic achievement and support student development.

SCHOOL 3 is situated in a town setting, providing a close-knit community where families often know each other well.

With an enrollment of 137 students, School 3 is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at School 3 are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.