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P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet vs. Bennett Park Montessori School

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School Overview

School
P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet
1 Mlk Park
Buffalo, NY 14211
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Bennett Park Montessori School
342 Clinton St
Buffalo, NY 14204
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 561 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet 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 11% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 600 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bennett Park Montessori School 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 14% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (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 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
561 students
600 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bennett Park Montessori School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bennett Park Montessori School.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
66 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bennett Park Montessori School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bennett Park Montessori School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4291 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#4278 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bennett Park Montessori School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
14%
(Bottom 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bennett Park Montessori School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
15%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bennett Park Montessori School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bennett Park Montessori School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo City School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bennett Park Montessori School by grade.
Pre-K Students
52
97
Kindergarten Students
45
93
Grade 1 Students
62
61
Grade 2 Students
52
62
Grade 3 Students
48
55
Grade 4 Students
53
50
Grade 5 Students
59
36
Grade 6 Students
45
42
Grade 7 Students
55
51
Grade 8 Students
90
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bennett Park Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Asian
22%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bennett Park Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bennett Park Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
58%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bennett Park Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
8%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bennett Park Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bennett Park Montessori School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo City School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bennett Park Montessori School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
73%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bennett Park Montessori School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(14-15 School Year Data)
1%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bennett Park Montessori School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo City School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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