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P.s. 81 vs. Pfc William J Grabiarz #79

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School Overview

School
P.s. 81
140 Tacoma Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Pfc William J Grabiarz #79
225 Lawn Ave
Buffalo, NY 14207
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 756 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 81 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 24% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (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 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 545 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 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 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
756 students
545 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 81 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 81.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 81 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 81 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3568 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#4262 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 81, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pfc William J Grabiarz #79, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
11%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 81 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
19%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 81 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 81 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 81 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pfc William J Grabiarz #79 by grade.
Pre-K Students
71
36
Kindergarten Students
68
37
Grade 1 Students
90
47
Grade 2 Students
61
44
Grade 3 Students
65
44
Grade 4 Students
70
55
Grade 5 Students
87
66
Grade 6 Students
71
72
Grade 7 Students
83
74
Grade 8 Students
88
70
Ungraded Students
2
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at P.s. 81, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
13%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 81, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 81, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
40%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 81, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
17%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 81, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 81, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.76
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 81, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pfc William J Grabiarz #79, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
92%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 81, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
1%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 81, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pfc William J Grabiarz #79, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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