Newcomer Academy At Lafayette ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the New York state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was higher than the New York state average of 52%).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
32 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-89%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-79%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)32%
9%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
27%
Black
(19-20)49%
17%
White
(19-20)16%
43%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
3%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)55-59%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
89%
50%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newcomer Academy At Lafayette?
The graduation rate of Newcomer Academy At Lafayette is 55-59%, which is lower than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Newcomer Academy At Lafayette?
261 students attend Newcomer Academy At Lafayette.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Newcomer Academy At Lafayette students are Black, 32% of students are Asian, 16% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Newcomer Academy At Lafayette offer ?
Newcomer Academy At Lafayette offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Newcomer Academy At Lafayette part of?
Newcomer Academy At Lafayette is part of Buffalo City School District.
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