Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School
Buffalo, NY · Buffalo City School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-8 · City, large
2,278th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
295 CARLTON ST, Buffalo, NY 14204
(716)816-3800NCES ID 360585000335Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School 2,278th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 424 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84.6% | 69.6% | ▼ 15.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.7% | 11.3% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 10.4% | ▲ 9.3 pts | |
| White | 4.4% | 4.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 4.2% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $184K in zip 14204 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School
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What school district is Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School in?
Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School is part of the Buffalo City School District district in Buffalo, New York.
Is Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School 2,278th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School?
Black 70%, Hispanic 11%, Asian 10%, White 5% (424 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Marva J Daniel Futures Preparatory School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 14204 is $184K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.