Buffalo Commons Charter School vs Martin Luther King JR #48
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buffalo Commons Charter School
Buffalo · Charter elementary · Grades K–3
114 students
Martin Luther King JR #48
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
413 students
| Measure | Buffalo Commons Charter School Buffalo, New York | Martin Luther King JR #48 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #484 of 2,536 | #1714 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #7107 of 50,301 | #31816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 114 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 114 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.6% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buffalo Commons Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 40.2).
- •Buffalo Commons Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.6% vs 96.1%).
- •Martin Luther King JR #48 does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 19.0).
- •Martin Luther King JR #48 is the larger school with 413 students compared with 114.
- •Buffalo Commons Charter School is a charter school while Martin Luther King JR #48 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 Commons Charter School better than Martin Luther King JR #48?
On the Success Index (US), Buffalo Commons Charter School ranks higher (76.3 vs 40.2 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 Commons Charter School and Martin Luther King JR #48?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buffalo Commons Charter School: 114. Martin Luther King JR #48: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buffalo Commons Charter School and Martin Luther King JR #48 rank in New York?
Buffalo Commons Charter School is 484th of 2,536 and Martin Luther King JR #48 is 1714th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).