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#3394 of 4,742 schools in NY
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center
Elementary School · Buffalo City School District · Buffalo, NY
A Buffalo City School District elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1095 JEFFERSON AVE, Buffalo, NY 14208
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stanley Makowski Early Childhood 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$46,940
Median home value
$118,900
Median rent
$932/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
54.7%
Poverty rate
28%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King JR #48Enrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| PS 59 Dr Charles Drew Science MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Community School #53Enrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 459 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Buffalo City School District
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #31 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
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center is listed in BUFFALO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Buffalo, NY, part of Buffalo City School District, serving approximately 553 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,394 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center
What grades does Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center serve?
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center?
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center rank in NY?
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center ranks #3,394 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center?
91.3% of students at Stanley Makowski Early Childhood 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 74.0%
- Phone
- (716) 816-4180
- Area population (ZIP 14208)
- 12,731
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 14208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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