Native American Magnet vs Ps 142 Amalia Castro
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 475 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Native American Magnet
Buffalo · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
367 students
Ps 142 Amalia Castro
New York · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
| Measure | Native American Magnet Buffalo, New York | Ps 142 Amalia Castro New York, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2298 of 2,536 | #1780 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #42779 of 50,301 | #32973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 367 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| city | Buffalo | New York |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ps 142 Amalia Castro scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 23.3).
- •Ps 142 Amalia Castro does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Ps 142 Amalia Castro does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Ps 142 Amalia Castro does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 94%).
- •Native American Magnet does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 10.8).
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 Native American Magnet better than Ps 142 Amalia Castro?
On the Success Index (US), Ps 142 Amalia Castro ranks higher (38.5 vs 23.3 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 Native American Magnet and Ps 142 Amalia Castro?
About 475 km in a straight line, between Buffalo and New York in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Native American Magnet: 367. Ps 142 Amalia Castro: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Native American Magnet and Ps 142 Amalia Castro rank in New York?
Native American Magnet is 2298th of 2,536 and Ps 142 Amalia Castro is 1780th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).