About This School
Public School | Grades PK-8 | Buffalo City School District
Bilingual Center is located in Buffalo, NY and is one of 57 schools in Buffalo City School District. It is a public school that serves 512 students in grades PK-8.
Bilingual Center did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bilingual Center's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Bilingual Center had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bilingual Center's students and teachers. more
Bilingual Center did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of New York in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bilingual Center's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Bilingual Center had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bilingual Center's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Nearby Cities
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Elementary School of Technology 1 miles |  |
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| Sts Columba-Brigid Montessori School 1 miles | n/a | |
| PS 27 Hillery Park Academy 1.3 miles |  |
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| St Stanislaus School 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Harriet Ross Tubman Academy 1.4 miles | |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 512
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Bilingual Center had 90% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. New York had 48% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Hispanic
60%
White
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Black
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Asian/Pacific Islander
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Two or More Races
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Buffalo City School District District Spending
$17,065Per Pupil
The Buffalo City School District spends $17,065 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 35% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Buffalo City School District District
12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Bilingual Center had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The New York average is 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the NYSA
What is it?
The New York State Assessments are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The tests are also used to evaluate schools and determine each school's accountability status.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 8 are assessed in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science, and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a score of level 1 through level 4. The goal is for 90% of students to score at or above level 3, the level of proficiency.
About the NYSRE
What is it?
The New York State Regents Examinations are a series of subject specific tests that measure a student's level of proficiency in each of the subject areas tested.
Which Grades and Subjects?
High school students must pass at least five tests in the following subjects: English language arts, math, global history and geography, US history and government, living environment, chemistry, earth science, physics and foreign language.
How is it Scored?
Every New York high school student must pass (score a 65 or above) at least five Regents examinations to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
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