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Lovejoy Discovery School #43

Public | PK-8 | 524 students

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3 stars

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Posted December 28, 2011

I really like this school. My daughter has been going here for 2 years now and she really enjoys it a lot as well. They have a lot of activities for the children and their families. The only complaint that I would have is they could use more teachers and less children in a class room.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2009

This is a culturally diverse school. Which is a plus! They are working hard at moving forward. I feel they are on the right track. Although, presently in transition to their newly renovated school, I see promise.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 16, 2009

The principle and teachers do all they can to keep a safe school where discipline is used but parents have a different mindset. I admire all teachers in this school trying to make the community more open-minded.
—Submitted by a parent


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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
26%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
45%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 59% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
26%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
32%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
54%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 52% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
20%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
53%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 50% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
19%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

43 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
41%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 59% 51%
Black 34% 19%
Hispanic 5% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 88%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 7%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 23%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 1%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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161 Benzinger St
Buffalo, NY 14206
Phone: (716) 816-3260

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