Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex 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 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Martin Luther King School is located in the east part of Paterson, NJ, covering approximately 0.1 square miles. Families typically drive about 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being around 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex's student population of 513 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2115 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
26%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex's ranking?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex is ranked #2115 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex?
513 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex offer ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex part of?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex is part of Paterson Public School District.
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