Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-12, P.s. 84 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 30-39% (which is lower 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 7:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
P.s. 84 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
P.s. 84's student population of 145 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
P.s. 84 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 84 is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2439 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
24%
30%
Black
36%
16%
White
27%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 84's ranking?
P.s. 84 is ranked #2439 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 84 often compared to?
P.s. 84is often viewed alongside schools like Williamsville East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of P.s. 84?
The graduation rate of P.s. 84 is 50%, which is lower than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend P.s. 84?
145 students attend P.s. 84.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of P.s. 84 students are Black, 27% of students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 84?
P.s. 84 has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 84 offer ?
P.s. 84 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 84 part of?
P.s. 84 is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 84 located?
P.s. 84 is located in the Grider neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in Grider.
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