Harvey Austin School #97 vs Ps 48 Mapleton
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 474 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvey Austin School #97
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
487 students
Ps 48 Mapleton
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
| Measure | Harvey Austin School #97 Buffalo, New York | Ps 48 Mapleton Brooklyn, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2438 of 2,536 | #1177 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #45346 of 50,301 | #21045 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 487 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 61% |
| city | Buffalo | Brooklyn |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 48 Mapleton scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 19.2).
- •Ps 48 Mapleton does better on math proficiency (61% vs 11%).
- •Ps 48 Mapleton does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 15%).
- •Ps 48 Mapleton does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.5% vs 95.3%).
- •Harvey Austin School #97 does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 12.2).
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 Harvey Austin School #97 better than Ps 48 Mapleton?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 48 Mapleton ranks higher (55.9 vs 19.2 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 Harvey Austin School #97 and Ps 48 Mapleton?
About 474 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and Brooklyn in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvey Austin School #97: 487. Ps 48 Mapleton: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvey Austin School #97 and Ps 48 Mapleton rank in New York?
Harvey Austin School #97 is 2438th of 2,536 and Ps 48 Mapleton is 1177th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).