Serving 803 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Graduation Rate: ≤5% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech's student population of 803 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1154 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
42%
White
n/a
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤5%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
46%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech's ranking?
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech is ranked #1154 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech often compared to?
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Techis often viewed alongside schools like Encore Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech?
The graduation rate of Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech is 5%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech?
803 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech?
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech offer ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech part of?
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Tech is part of Dr Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci TECH School District.
School Reviews
5 9/30/2014
I went to King for only two years back in elementary school (my first year there was the first year they moved to the Lower Ninth). Given the student population and what they've done with it as well as the many amazing memories I have of my time there, I couldn't recommend it more to people in the area.
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