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Martin Luther King Jr -48

487 HIGH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211

Ranked 2117 of 2292 in new york

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Martin Luther King Jr -48

487 HIGH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211

Ranked 2117 of 2292 in new york

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About Martin Luther King Jr -48

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 8%
Reading 12%
State average proficiency is 8% in Math and 12% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
9 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
418
Total Students
$82249
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.7%
Asian 13.4%
Hispanic 28.95%
Black 46.89%
Two+ Races 4.07%
Native Am. 0%
White
6.7%
Asian
13.4%
Hispanic
28.95%
Black
46.89%
Two+ Races
4.07%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 418
48.8%
204 Female
51.2%
214 Male

Student Population

418 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

748 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Martin Luther King Jr -48 Contact Information

Address

487 HIGH ST, BUFFALO, NY 14211

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Phone

(716) 816-3240

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TOP 2117 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Martin Luther King Jr -48

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:10 AM - 4:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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In 2026, students at Martin Luther King Junior #48 could work summer jobs where they learned basic tech skills. They did simple tasks, used common digital tools, and followed clear steps to finish their work. They got better with practice. They also made money while learning, which made the experience more useful and gave them a break from their normal school day. This helped them understand how what they learn in school can be useful in real life, and it also gave them more confidence and a sense of duty.

FAQ

Q1. How do students keep up with their studies at PS 048 at Martin Luther King Cultural Institute?

Ans. At PS 048 at Martin Luther King Cultural Institute, students follow a daily routine with lessons and practice, which helps them stay regular with their work.

Q2. What if a student doesn’t understand something in class at PS 048 at Martin Luther King Cultural Institute?

Ans. At PS 048 at Martin Luther King Cultural Institute, teachers take time to explain again and help students until they understand.

Q3. Do students get to use what they learn in class at PS 048 at Martin Luther King Cultural Institute?

Ans. Yes, at PS 048 at Martin Luther King Cultural Institute, students do classwork and activities that help them practice and understand their lessons better.

Q4. How is the school day planned out at PS 048 at Martin Luther King Cultural Institute?

Ans. At PS 048 at Martin Luther King Cultural Institute, the day follows a clear schedule, so students know what’s coming next and stay on track.

Q5. What is the overall environment like at PS 048 at Martin Luther King Cultural Institute?

Ans. PS 048 at Martin Luther King Cultural Institute is a supportive place where students can focus, learn, and feel comfortable asking for help.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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