Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts vs Community School #53
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 984 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 5–12
617 students
Community School #53
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
464 students
| Measure | Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts Buffalo, New York | Community School #53 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #968 of 1,079 | #2470 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7773 of 16,910 | #46161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 617 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.2% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 8% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.3 vs 17.8).
- •Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts does better on math proficiency (46% vs 8%).
- •Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 13%).
- •Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 97.4%).
- •Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.7).
- •Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts is the larger school with 617 students compared with 464.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts better than Community School #53?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts ranks higher (52.3 vs 17.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts and Community School #53?
About 984 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts: 617. Community School #53: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts and Community School #53 rank in New York?
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts is 968th of 1,079 and Community School #53 is 2470th of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).