How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School | PS 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Buffalo, NY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 176 | 293 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 23.3% | 97.3% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School | PS 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,590 | $29,407 |
| District | Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School | Buffalo Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School | PS 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.1% | 9.2% |
| African American | 77.3% | 60.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% | 8.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 18.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.8% | 3.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Buffalo Creek Academy Charter School | PS 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 70:1 | 316:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 94.1% | 77.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.