Reach Academy Charter School

Reach Academy Charter School is the sole school in the Reach Academy Charter School District, serving grades K-8 in Buffalo, New York. With a total enrollment of 695 students, the school has consistently performed poorly on state assessments, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of New York elementary schools over the past three years.

Reach Academy's proficiency rates on state tests are significantly below the state average across multiple grade levels and subject areas. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 23.01% to 30%, compared to the state average of 50.86% to 56.61%. In Mathematics, Reach Academy's proficiency rates ranged from 15.38% to 49.09%, compared to the state average of 46.74% to 59.7%. The school's science proficiency rates were also well below the state averages. Additionally, with over 96% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Reach Academy Charter School serves a predominantly low-income student population.

Despite the school's poor academic performance, Reach Academy spends a relatively high amount per student ($16,879) compared to the state average. However, this high level of spending does not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes. The school's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3, also do not seem to be a significant factor in boosting academic achievement. Overall, the data suggests that Reach Academy Charter School is a low-performing school that is struggling to provide a quality education to its students, and further investigation and targeted interventions may be necessary to address these challenges.