Serving 364 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School's student population of 364 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3144 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
36%
Black
96%
21%
White
2%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is ranked #3144 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
364 students attend Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is part of Duval School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School located?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Jacksonville, FL. There are 18 other public schools located in Northside.
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