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North Park Community School #50 vs. P.s. 81

Should you attend North Park Community School #50 or P.s. 81? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
North Park Community School #50
780 Parkside Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
P.s. 81
140 Tacoma Ave
Buffalo, NY 14216
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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P.s. 81 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Park Community School #50 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
356 students
756 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Park Community School #50 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 81 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Park Community School #50.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 81.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Park Community School #50 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 81 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Park Community School #50 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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1277 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 30%)
#3568 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Park Community School #50, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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.
65-69%
(Top 30% in NY)
24%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Park Community School #50 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 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.
50-59%
(Top 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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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.
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60-64%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
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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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of North Park Community School #50 by grade.
This chart displays the students of P.s. 81 by grade.
Pre-K Students
36
71
Kindergarten Students
48
68
Grade 1 Students
51
90
Grade 2 Students
50
61
Grade 3 Students
56
65
Grade 4 Students
52
70
Grade 5 Students
51
87
Grade 6 Students
-
71
Grade 7 Students
-
83
Grade 8 Students
-
88
Ungraded Students
12
2

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at North Park Community School #50, 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.
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 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
3%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Park Community School #50, 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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Park Community School #50, 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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
% Black
15%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Park Community School #50, 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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
% White
66%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Park Community School #50, 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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Park Community School #50, 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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Park Community School #50, 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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
81%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Park Community School #50, 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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
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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.
 
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