Enrollment
438
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buffalo, NY
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197
Federal NCES profile for Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360585005857
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools.
- #6 of 49
- schools in Buffalo · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for New York
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 has class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 ranks #6 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY.
School address
District: Buffalo City School District · New York
NCES ID 360585005857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Buffalo, New York, enrolling 438 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8:1, Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 is leaner than roughly 90% of New York schools and 32% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 93.6% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the New York average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 438 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 753 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #36, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (56%) and Asian (22%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Its district draws 26.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 106 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 438 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Buffalo City School District also operates Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students) and City Honors School (1,088 students) alongside Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 compares
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 32% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in New York - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$24,652
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 219 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 55.7%
Asian 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
White 5.7%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Buffalo City School District, which includes Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197.
$24,652
Per student
-7%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.8%
State 62.7%
Federal 26.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Central Technical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| City Honors School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| International School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Olmsted #156 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Vocational High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197
How many students attend Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197?
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buffalo, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197?
The student-teacher ratio at Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 is 8:1, which is 32% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197?
93.6% of students at Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197?
The largest demographic group at Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 is African American at 55.7% of enrollment, in Buffalo, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197?
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 rank among schools in Buffalo?
By Resource Investment Index, Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 ranks #6 of 49 schools in Buffalo, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buffalo on the city page.
Is Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 a good school?
Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197 earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Buffalo City School District?
Besides Math Science Technology Preparatory School at 197, Buffalo City School District also operates Hutchinson Central Technical High School (1,140 students), City Honors School (1,088 students), and International School (933 students). See the Buffalo City School District district page for the complete list.
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