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Build Community School

340 Fougeron St
Buffalo, NY 14211
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Bottom 50%
Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Build Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Build Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Build Community School's student population of 344 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Build Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Build Community School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#4315 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Build Community School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
7%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Build Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Build Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Build Community School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Build Community School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Build Community School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
68%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Build Community School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Build Community School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Build Community School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Build Community School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Build Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Build Community School's ranking?
Build Community School is ranked #4315 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Build Community School?
344 students attend Build Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Build Community School students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Build Community School?
Build Community School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Build Community School offer ?
Build Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Build Community School part of?
Build Community School is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Build Community School located?
Build Community School is located in the Grant Ferry neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Grant Ferry.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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