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#3181 of 4,742 schools in NY
Tapestry Charter School
School · Tapestry Charter School · Buffalo, NY
A charter school in Buffalo, NY where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
65 GREAT ARROW AVE, Buffalo, NY 14216
- Math 18% proficient (2022)
- Reading 33% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tapestry Charter School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 62 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 38 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tapestry Charter School 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
$70,260
Median home value
$260,700
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
54.1%
Homeownership
46.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS 84Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Charter School for Applied TechnologiesCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 2,312 | Compare → |
| Stanley G Falk SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Darul Uloom Al MadaniaPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 3.6 mi | 243 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tapestry Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,177NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Tapestry Charter School is listed in TAPESTRY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tapestry Charter School
Tapestry Charter School is a public school in Buffalo, NY, part of Tapestry Charter School, serving approximately 1,126 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,181 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tapestry Charter School
What grades does Tapestry Charter School serve?
Tapestry Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Tapestry Charter School?
Tapestry Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,126 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tapestry Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tapestry Charter School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tapestry Charter School rank in NY?
Tapestry Charter School ranks #3,181 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Tapestry Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Tapestry Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Tapestry Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tapestry Charter School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Tapestry Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Tapestry Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Tapestry Charter School a Title I school?
No, Tapestry Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tapestry Charter School?
68.2% of students at Tapestry Charter 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (716) 204-5883
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 14216)
- 23,221
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 14216; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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