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P.S. 84

462 Grider St
Buffalo, NY 14215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 155 students in grades Kindergarten-12, P.S. 84 ranks in the top 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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (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

P.S. 84 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
P.S. 84's student population of 155 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
This chart displays total students of P.S. 84 by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 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
P.S. 84 ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.S. 84 is 0.74, which is more 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)
#1896 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of P.S. 84, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of P.S. 84 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.
50-59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of P.S. 84 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.
≥50%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of P.S. 84 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of P.S. 84 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%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in P.S. 84 and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
10%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in P.S. 84 and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in P.S. 84 and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
35%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in P.S. 84 and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
30%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in P.S. 84 and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in P.S. 84 and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in P.S. 84.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of P.S. 84 and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of P.S. 84 and public school graduation rate of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in P.S. 84 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in P.S. 84 and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 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 P.S. 84's ranking?
P.S. 84 is ranked #1896 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.S. 84 often compared to?
P.S. 84is often viewed alongside schools like Williamsville East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of P.S. 84?
The graduation rate of P.S. 84 is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend P.S. 84?
155 students attend P.S. 84.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of P.S. 84 students are Black, 30% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of P.S. 84?
P.S. 84 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.S. 84 offer ?
P.S. 84 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is P.S. 84 part of?
P.S. 84 is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is P.S. 84 located?
P.S. 84 is located in the Grider neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Grider.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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