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Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center

Public | PK-4 | 690 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 16, 2009

I Have two Sons That have attended #99 And i can honestly say that this is one of the best schools in the city of Buffalo NY One of my sons has gone on to The Olmsted Gifted and talented program while the other one remains at Makowski the Teachers at Makowski show a genuine concern about the childrens education and for that I Thank you very much keep up the good work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2007

I have 4 sons all of them have attended Makowski, 2 of them have gone on to City Honors School,2 are still at #99. The school is wonderful. Teachers care and the facility is top notch. We live in the City just for our children to attend such a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2007

I think Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center is a wonderful institution for learning thus far. I have a 4 year old daughter who is upon completing her first year of Pre-K. She has learned a lot, although she had attended Bethel Head Start last year which gave her a 'Head Start'; however, Stanley Makowski has done an excellent job in continuing her education journey. My daughter loves her school as well as her teachers. The only negative thing that I did not like about the school was that they held several programs and activities for the Pre-schooler in which they wanted parents to attend and participate in that were during the day. I am a working mother and was unable to attend a lot of her programs which sometimes left my daughter disappointed. Other than than, the school is great she will attend all the way to the 4th grade.
—Submitted by Sonia Croxie, 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.

Grade level

English Language Arts

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

138 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
14%

2011

 
 
13%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
8%
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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
18%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

123 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
16%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

123 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%
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
Black 85% 19%
White 7% 51%
Hispanic 5% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 84%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 6%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 10%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 26%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 0%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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1095 Jefferson Ave
Buffalo, NY 14208
Phone: (716) 816-4180

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