D−
Martin Luther King Jr. #48
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
487 High St, Buffalo, NY 14211 · (716) 816-3240 · Part of Buffalo City School District
Students
413
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Martin Luther King Jr. #48
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 51 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 58 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 14.4% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 56.1%
Reading / language arts5%
State average 62.6%
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487 High St, Buffalo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K36
Kindergarten48
Grade 144
Grade 239
Grade 325
Grade 433
Grade 546
Grade 651
Grade 754
Grade 837
Enrollment over time
361’20
382’21
401’22
418’23
413’24
Up 14.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 52%Asian 25%Hispanic 12%White 6%Two or more races 5%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.