Martin Luther King JR #48 vs Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 917 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King JR #48
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
413 students
Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet
Buffalo · Public middle · Grades 3–8
293 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King JR #48 Buffalo, New York | Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1714 of 2,536 | #746 of 785 |
| National rank | #31816 of 50,301 | #13926 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 413 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 15% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| 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 19.1).
- •Martin Luther King JR #48 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.1% vs 97.3%).
- •Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 10.9).
- •Martin Luther King JR #48 is the larger school with 413 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 Martin Luther King JR #48 better than Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King JR #48 ranks higher (40.2 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 Martin Luther King JR #48 and Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet?
About 917 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King JR #48: 413. Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King JR #48 and Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet rank in New York?
Martin Luther King JR #48 is 1714th of 2,536 and Ps 59 DR Charles Drew Science Magnet is 746th of 785 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).