Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Martin Luther King Jr #48 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr #48 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr #48's student population of 418 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 104% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr #48 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr #48 is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4345 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)8%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
29%
30%
Black
47%
16%
White
7%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr #48's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr #48 is ranked #4345 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr #48?
418 students attend Martin Luther King Jr #48.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Martin Luther King Jr #48 students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr #48?
Martin Luther King Jr #48 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr #48 offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr #48 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr #48 part of?
Martin Luther King Jr #48 is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr #48 located?
Martin Luther King Jr #48 is located in the Fruit Belt neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 2 other public schools located in Fruit Belt.
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