Serving 757 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School's student population of 757 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2159 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
57%
32%
Black
41%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is ranked #2159 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
757 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School part of?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is part of Trenton Public School District.
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