Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute (Closed 2018)

487 High St
Buffalo, NY 14211
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 167 students in grades 3-8, Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the New York state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the New York state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
167 students

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NY)
(15-16)
≤5%
49%
(15-16)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
(15-16)
1%
n/a
Hispanic
(15-16)
5%
26%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

Black
(15-16)
93%
18%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

White
(15-16)
1%
45%

Showing 2007–2016. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓

100%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average).
How many students attend Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute?
167 students attend Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute?
Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute offer ?
Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute part of?
Dr Martin Luther King Junior Multicultural Institute is part of Buffalo City School District.

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