Harriet Ross Tubman Academy vs Martin Luther King JR #48
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
550 students
Martin Luther King JR #48
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
413 students
| Measure | Harriet Ross Tubman Academy Buffalo, New York | Martin Luther King JR #48 Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2495 of 2,536 | #1714 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #47126 of 50,301 | #31816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 550 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 550 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | – |
| Math proficiency | 11% | – |
| city | Buffalo | Buffalo |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King JR #48 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 16.0).
- •Martin Luther King JR #48 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 97.8%).
- •Martin Luther King JR #48 does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.5).
- •Harriet Ross Tubman Academy is the larger school with 550 students compared with 413.
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 Harriet Ross Tubman Academy better than Martin Luther King JR #48?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King JR #48 ranks higher (40.2 vs 16.0 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 Harriet Ross Tubman Academy and Martin Luther King JR #48?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy: 550. Martin Luther King JR #48: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harriet Ross Tubman Academy and Martin Luther King JR #48 rank in New York?
Harriet Ross Tubman Academy is 2495th 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).