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Henry J Kalfas Magnet School

Public | PK-6 | 395 students

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Posted January 2, 2010

My daughter currently is in 3rd grade and she loves it. The staff is great, teachers are excellent and the principal is a great leader.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2007

This school is excellent. I have 3 children that have attended, 2 still there. 1 is in high school now and is in the Honor Society. This school should be commended for its dedication to the children of all backgrounds. All of my children have high reading levels for there grade. I credit the school for there hard work when working with the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 2, 2007

This is my childs first year at this school. Even though she is in Pre-K, she is very well advanced than the other schools in Niagara falls. She has a wonderful teacher that shows a great deal of companion for each and everyone of her students. I would recommend this school to many. What a lot of parents done realize, it is just not up to the teachers to teach your child, as a parent we are all teachers. Liz
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2006

Kalfas Magnet School is the Best Elementary School in all of Niagara Falls! I currently have three lucky children attending there. This is a school which is racially diverse and believes that we can celebrate our differences. The Principal, Ms Coty, genuinely cares for ALL of the children that attend her school and has an intelligent support staff. The teachers, parents and staff dig into their own pockets to insure a well rounded education. The funding from the NF school district is too low to support such a wonderful school. I am well aware I have a choice of schools...I choose Kalfas!
—Submitted by Colleen, a parent


Posted August 11, 2005

I have three children who are attending this school and I am impressed every year with the amount of intense but fun learning my children receive.
—Submitted by Tosha, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
39%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

63 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
67%
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.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

38 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
74%
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 49% 51%
Black 44% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 5% 0%
Hispanic 1% 21%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 8%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 72%N/A44%
Limited English proficient 0%N/A7%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 0%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 80%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 8%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008
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1880 Beech Ave
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Phone: (716) 278-9180

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