Martin Luther King JR #48 vs Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 511 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
Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
566 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King JR #48 Buffalo, New York | Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center Buffalo, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1714 of 2,536 | #2372 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #31816 of 50,301 | #44131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 413 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 15% |
| 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 21.2).
- •Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.7% vs 96.1%).
- •Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 566 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 Martin Luther King JR #48 better than Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King JR #48 ranks higher (40.2 vs 21.2 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 Martin Luther King JR #48 and Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center?
About 511 m in a straight line, between Buffalo and Buffalo in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King JR #48: 413. Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King JR #48 and Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center rank in New York?
Martin Luther King JR #48 is 1714th of 2,536 and Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center is 2372nd of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).