Martin Luther King Elementary School

5205 Ludlow Street
Piscataway, NJ 08854
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 473 students in grades 4-5, Martin Luther King Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Martin Luther King Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Martin Luther King Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
473 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Martin Luther King Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#929 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
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27%
26%
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51%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
42%
10%
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Hispanic
16%
32%
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Black
25%
15%
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White
13%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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0.72
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin Luther King Elementary School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Elementary School is ranked #929 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Martin Luther King Elementary School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Madison Intermediate School, Arbor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Elementary School?
473 students attend Martin Luther King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Martin Luther King Elementary School students are Asian, 25% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Elementary School offer ?
Martin Luther King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Martin Luther King Elementary School part of?
Martin Luther King Elementary School is part of Piscataway Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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