King Center Charter School

Summary:

King Center Charter School is an elementary school serving 412 students in grades K-8 in Buffalo, New York, a city with a high poverty rate. Despite its relatively high per-student spending, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of New York elementary schools over the past decade, with a current 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

King Center Charter School significantly underperforms the state average in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency was 20.93% compared to the state average of 42.6%, and its 3rd grade Math proficiency was 39.53% compared to the state average of 53.93%. However, the school stands out in its performance for special education students, ranking in the top 20% of New York elementary schools for this subgroup in 2018-2019 and 2017-2018. Nearby charter schools, such as Buffalo United Charter School and Persistence Preparatory Academy Charter School, also struggle academically but generally outperform King Center Charter School.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending at King Center Charter School, the school's academic outcomes remain very poor, indicating that simply spending more money may not be the solution to improving student performance. The school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 95% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, suggests the need for a more comprehensive approach to addressing the root causes of its underperformance, such as targeted interventions and support for students and families.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 156 Newburgh Ave
       Buffalo, NY  14215


(716) 891-7912

District: King Center Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
2119th of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,343 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  401

Racial breakdown:

African American:
81.5%
Asian:
9.0%
Hispanic:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.3% Help


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Compare Details King Center Charter School ranks worse than 86.7% of elementary schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.04. (See more...)
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Compare Details King Center Charter School ranks worse than 90.3% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (81.5%), Asian (9%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at King Center Charter School is 9.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at King Center Charter School is $16,343.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

King Center Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks King Center Charter School 2119th of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See King Center Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks King Center Charter School 1358th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See King Center Charter School in the ranking list.)

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King Center Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks King Center Charter School 830th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for King Center Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at King Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.98 1676th 2206 24.0%
2007 48.30 1387th 2219 37.5%
2008 18.59 1940th 2227 12.9%
2009 63.63 974th 2257 56.8%
2010 43.96 1446th 2263 36.1%
2011 34.87 1637th 2286 28.4%
2012 13.11 2102nd 2320 9.4%
2013 27.96 1774th 2325 23.7%
2014 24.35 1873rd 2345 20.1%
2015 26.93 1777th 2352 24.4%
2016 31.76 1685th 2366 28.8%
2017 31.68 1674th 2386 29.8%
2018 39.27 1495th 2395 37.6%
2019 38.65 1458th 2413 39.6%
2021 20.44 1843rd 2201 16.3%
2022 18.58 2087th 2434 14.3%
2023 28.49 1800th 2439 26.2%
2024 18.04 2119th 2445 13.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at King Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.53 368th 1941 81.0%
2019 84.17 141st 1859 92.4%
2024 68.52 415th 2110 80.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at King Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.02 1702nd 2078 18.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at King Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.28 1484th 2338 36.5%
2019 38.93 1439th 2357 38.9%
2021 28.36 1491st 1955 23.7%
2022 15.05 2183rd 2401 9.1%
2023 24.52 1901st 2403 20.9%
2024 13.15 2263rd 2413 6.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at King Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.52 1490th 2340 36.3%
2019 38.64 1439th 2358 39.0%
2021 14.57 1766th 1961 9.9%
2022 26.48 1869th 2400 22.1%
2023 37.44 1510th 2400 37.1%
2024 27.80 1815th 2411 24.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at King Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.31 244th 948 74.3%
2019 64.00 244th 891 72.6%
2021 51.28 176th 427 58.8%
2022 37.79 568th 936 39.3%
2023 42.37 478th 857 44.2%
2024 31.60 642nd 927 30.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for King Center Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at King Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 21.44 1128th 1401 19.5%
2015 29.91 1012th 1407 28.1%
2016 29.09 1038th 1429 27.4%
2017 32.04 1006th 1455 30.9%
2018 25.25 1124th 1438 21.8%
2019 31.60 986th 1439 31.5%
2021 26.58 973rd 1242 21.7%
2022 21.87 1231st 1479 16.8%
2023 27.57 1157th 1500 22.9%
2024 16.27 1358th 1504 9.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at King Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.70 331st 1170 71.7%
2019 54.53 326th 1139 71.4%
2024 52.39 459th 1303 64.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at King Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.59 1146th 1296 11.6%
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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at King Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.48 422nd 594 29.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at King Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.08 1135th 1353 16.1%
2019 34.43 925th 1370 32.5%
2021 35.66 720th 1066 32.5%
2022 18.05 1282nd 1454 11.8%
2023 27.30 1142nd 1463 21.9%
2024 12.25 1377th 1465 6.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at King Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.30 1000th 1352 26.0%
2019 28.61 986th 1366 27.8%
2021 20.08 933rd 1071 12.9%
2022 28.17 1104th 1455 24.1%
2023 28.66 1112th 1464 24.0%
2024 24.43 1197th 1464 18.2%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at King Center Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.51 169th 663 74.5%
2021 54.65 100th 253 60.5%
2023 41.21 413th 696 40.7%
2024 29.62 531st 705 24.7%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for King Center Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 4 98 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2003 4 98 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 102
2004 0 103 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 105
2005 1 103 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 105
2006 2 103 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
2007 0 99 0 2 0 n/a n/a 3 104
2008 2 98 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2009 2 100 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 103
2010 3 129 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 133
2011 7 164 0 1 0 0 4 0 176
2012 6 223 1 3 0 0 7 0 240
2013 3 244 2 2 0 0 7 0 258
2014 5 289 8 3 0 0 8 0 313
2015 4 337 15 2 0 0 9 0 367
2016 6 346 25 5 1 0 12 0 395
2017 2 375 31 4 1 0 12 0 425
2018 2 393 32 6 0 0 13 0 446
2019 3 383 24 4 0 0 13 0 427
2020 3 363 30 8 0 0 18 0 422
2021 2 349 40 9 0 0 24 0 424
2022 2 344 33 9 1 0 20 0 409
2023 3 346 34 13 1 0 15 0 412
2024 4 327 36 19 0 0 15 0 401

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at King Center Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 102 n/a n/a 84.3
2003 102 n/a n/a 84.3
2004 105 n/a n/a n/a
2005 105 6.0 17.5 89.5
2006 105 6.0 17.5 96.2
2007 104 6.0 17.3 96
2008 101 7.0 14.4 96
2009 103 6.0 17.2 86.3
2010 133 7.0 19.0 94.7
2011 176 10.0 17.6 94.3
2012 240 13.0 18.4 94.6
2013 258 13.0 19.8 88.4
2014 313 24.0 13.0 96.2
2015 367 33.0 11.1 98.4
2016 395 37.0 10.6 0
2017 425 40.3 10.5 97.6
2018 446 42.6 10.4 98.7
2019 427 41.2 10.3 97
2020 422 29.0 14.5 97.4
2021 424 32.6 12.9 97.2
2022 409 39.6 10.3 94.9
2023 412 26.8 15.3 95.4
2024 401 44.0 9.1 92.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio King Center Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 102 n/a n/a 84.3
2003 102 n/a n/a 84.3
2004 105 n/a n/a n/a
2005 105 6.0 17.5 89.5
2006 105 6.0 17.5 96.2
2007 104 6.0 17.3 96
2008 101 7.0 14.4 96
2009 103 6.0 17.2 86.3
2010 133 7.0 19.0 94.7
2011 176 10.0 17.6 94.3
2012 240 13.0 18.4 94.6
2013 258 13.0 19.8 88.4
2014 313 24.0 13.0 96.2
2015 367 33.0 11.1 98.4
2016 395 37.0 10.6 0
2017 425 40.3 10.5 97.6
2018 446 42.6 10.4 98.7
2019 427 41.2 10.3 97
2020 422 29.0 14.5 97.4
2021 424 32.6 12.9 97.2
2022 409 39.6 10.3 94.9
2023 412 26.8 15.3 95.4
2024 401 44.0 9.1 92.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for King Center Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $13,553 (100.0%) $13,553
2020 $864 (6.1%) $13,244 (93.9%) $14,107
2021 $776 (5.6%) $13,195 (94.4%) $13,971
2022 $3,216 (21.7%) $11,593 (78.3%) $14,809
2023 $2,124 (13.0%) $14,219 (87.0%) $16,343

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on King Center Charter School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1458th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 1800th of 2439 Elementary schools
 13.4%
Ranks 986th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1157th of 1500 Middle schools
 8.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (King Center Charter School)3721.3
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (King Center Charter School)6548.9
 16.1%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (King Center Charter School)5126
 25%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (King Center Charter School)4650
 4%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (King Center Charter School)1424.4
 10.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (King Center Charter School)1131
 20%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (King Center Charter School)4327
 16%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (King Center Charter School)4248.7
 6.7%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (King Center Charter School)3017.1
 12.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (King Center Charter School)1435
 21%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (King Center Charter School)2732.5
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (King Center Charter School)2428.2
 4.2%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students427412
 3.5%
African American383346
 9.7%
American Indian01
Asian2434
 41.7%
Hispanic413
 225%
Pacific Islander00
White33
Two or More Races1315
 15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97%95.4%
 1.6%


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Students at King Center Charter School are 82% African American, 9% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

King Center Charter School ranks in the bottom 13.3% of New York elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 401 students attended King Center Charter School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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