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Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School

378 Urban St
Buffalo, NY 14211
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Bottom 50%
Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter 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 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (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

Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School's student population of 324 students has grown by 217% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 140% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
324 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 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
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter 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 Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School is 0.27, 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)
#4277 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
46%
6-9%
49%
30-39%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
8%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
85%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter 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
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School 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
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter 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
89%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter 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.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School 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
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 Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School's ranking?
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School is ranked #4277 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School?
324 students attend Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School?
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School offer ?
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School part of?
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School is part of Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School located?
Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School is located in the MLK Park neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in MLK Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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