East Community School vs Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 612 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Community School
Buffalo · Public high · Grades 9–12
386 students
Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet
Buffalo · Public middle · Grades 3–8
293 students
| Measure | East Community School Buffalo, New York | Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1043 of 1,079 | #746 of 785 |
| National rank | #11366 of 16,910 | #13926 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 386 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.5% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 15% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 19.1).
- •East Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 97.3%).
- •Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.7).
- •East Community School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 293.
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 East Community School better than Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), East Community School ranks higher (38.3 vs 19.1 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 East Community School and Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet?
About 612 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Community School: 386. Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Community School and Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet rank in New York?
East Community School is 1043rd of 1,079 and Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet is 746th of 785 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).