Serving 293 students in grades 3-8, 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 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-8
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for PS 59 DR CHARLES DREW SCIENCE MAGNET encompasses the entire Buffalo, NY school district, covering approximately 52.5 square miles. It typically takes 10-12 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 7.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet's student population of 293 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
293 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Students for Success
School Rankings
P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4291 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
60%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
6%
Showing 2002–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet's ranking?
P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet is ranked #4291 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet often compared to?
P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnetis often viewed alongside schools like Stanley Makowski Early Childhood Center, Lovejoy Discovery School #43 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet?
293 students attend P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet?
P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet offer ?
P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet offers enrollment in grades 3-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet part of?
P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet is part of Buffalo City School District.
In what neighborhood is P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet located?
P.s. 59 Dr Charles Drew Science Magnet is located in the MLK Park neighborhood of Buffalo, NY. There are 3 other public schools located in MLK Park.
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