P.S. 43 - Lovejoy Discovery School

P.S. 43 - Lovejoy Discovery School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
161 Benzinger St,  Buffalo, NY
Lovejoy Neighborhood
Buffalo Public Schools
2.2
2.8
619 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Maria Miller
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
17%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%

GreatSchools Rating

1
Test Scores
1
Equity
4
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Science
40%
State Average
20%
Math
60%
State Average
22%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
603:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
White
30.2%
Black
28.1%
Hispanic
15.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.2%
Two or more races
11.6%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#48 Most Diverse Public MS in New York
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.2 5 Reviews
1.0 Middle School Student
5/10/2021
BAD SCHOOL I GOT BUILLIED EVREY DAY NO ONE STOPPED IT THE TEACHER ARE SO MEAN THEY CALLED ME A MISTAKE TWO OF THEM
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2.8 4 Reviews
2.0 student
6/4/2025
Wow. What a ride it was. Let me lay down MULTIPLE experiences I am having here currently or have had here previously:*A student — who is of the African American race, please ensure that you remember this — play fought with another African American student, and the both of them were almost formalled,...
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2.0 other
12/8/2021
I have graduated from this school and have since graduated from high school and am now in college. I am a Penn state student. This is why my review is at a 2 star, however I am fairly certain I am the only student from my year of graduation who went to college or even trade school. I would say that...
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3.0 parent
7/18/2012
I wish that students who are showing behavioral and anger issues at an earlier grade level, are given an earlier intervention so that they and their parents can get the help and support that they need to achieve success. This earlier intervention will dramatically improve the learning environment fo...
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4.0 parent
12/28/2011
I really like this school. My daughter has been going here for 2 years now and she really enjoys it a lot as well. They have a lot of activities for the children and their families. The only complaint that I would have is they could use more teachers and less children in a class room.
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P.S. 43 - Lovejoy Discovery School

P.S. 43 - Lovejoy Discovery School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Buffalo, NY and is served by the Buffalo Public Schools in New York. The school has a total enrollment of 619 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. P.S. 43 - Lovejoy Discovery School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $141,406. Discover additional schools in the area, like John F Kennedy Senior High School, Frederick Olmsted 56, P.S. 206 - South Park High School, and more. Learn more about what Buffalo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near P.S. 43 - Lovejoy Discovery School.

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