Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School vs Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School
Buffalo · Charter other · Grades K–12
899 students
Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
396 students
| Measure | Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School Buffalo, New York | Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2363 of 2,536 |
| National rank | – | #43991 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 899 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 899 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 96.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 97.5% | 19% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 19%).
- •Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 21%).
- •Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 96.5%).
- •Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 11.7).
- •Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is the larger school with 899 students compared with 396.
- •Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is a charter school while Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 of Science Charter School better than Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School and Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School: 899. Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School and Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy rank in New York?
Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School is unranked and Ps 74 Hamlin Park - Claude and Ouida Clapp Academy is 2363rd of 2,536 among other schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).