Buffalo City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 60 public schools serving 29,507 students in Buffalo City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Buffalo City School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Buffalo City School District, which is ranked #956 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has increased from 64% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
# American Indian Students
148 Students
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,057 Students
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
14%
10%
# Hispanic Students
6,063 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
29%
# Black Students
12,525 Students
394,848 Students
% Black Students
42%
16%
# White Students
5,195 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
18%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
19 Students
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,486 Students
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,712
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
2,087
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,922
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,037
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,040
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,076
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,003
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,912
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,080
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,193
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,475
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,329
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,066
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,076
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
499
36,056
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $36,480 is higher than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,551 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Buffalo City School District?
Buffalo City School District manages 60 public schools serving 29,507 students.
What is the rank of Buffalo City School District?
Buffalo City School District is ranked #956 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Buffalo City School District?
42% of Buffalo City School District students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buffalo City School District?
Buffalo City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Buffalo City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,551 is less than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 60 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 29,507 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Graduation Rate
: 79% (Btm 50% in NY)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
