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Seventy Ninth Street School
Elementary School · NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
551 79TH ST, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Enrollment
417
Student-Teacher
15.4:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
417
Student-Teacher
15.4:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,507 of 4,742
In Niagara Falls
#6 of 13
public schools
In district
#4 of 11
NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Seventy Ninth Street School
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About Seventy Ninth Street School
Seventy Ninth Street School is a public elementary school in Niagara Falls, NY, part of NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. Seventy Ninth Street School serves approximately 417 students, and covers grades Pre-K-6th, and has a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Seventy Ninth Street School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,507 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Seventy Ninth Street School show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 2.8
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
44% of students at Seventy Ninth Street School 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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Seventy Ninth Street School — Students at Seventy Ninth Street School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 36 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: 3.5/10.
How Seventy Ninth Street School Compares
See how Seventy Ninth Street School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
551 79TH ST, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Seventy Ninth Street School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CHARLOTTE SIDWAY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Grand Island), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST STEPHEN SCHOOL (rated 6.6/10, 4.7 miles away, in nearby Grand Island), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HUTH ROAD SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Grand Island), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Niagara Falls, see our Niagara Falls schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14304 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$64,756
Median Home Value
$151,500
Median Rent
$901/mo
Population
28,965
College Educated
25.4%
Homeownership
73.4%
Avg Commute
19.3 min
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Median Age
42.9
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Seventy Ninth Street School
What grades does Seventy Ninth Street School serve?
Seventy Ninth Street School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Seventy Ninth Street School?
Seventy Ninth Street School has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seventy Ninth Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seventy Ninth Street School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seventy Ninth Street School rank in NY?
Seventy Ninth Street School ranks #4,507 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Seventy Ninth Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Seventy Ninth Street School 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 Seventy Ninth Street School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seventy Ninth Street School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Seventy Ninth Street School a charter school?
No, Seventy Ninth Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seventy Ninth Street School a Title I school?
No, Seventy Ninth Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seventy Ninth Street School?
57.1% of students at Seventy Ninth Street School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 57.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Niagara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (716) 278-7900
Resources & Links
District
NIAGARA FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 7,029
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $23,705
- District Rank
- #4 of 11
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