Serving 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dr. Martin Luther King Montessori Academy serves the eastern part of Fort Lauderdale, FL, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Families can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy's student population of 385 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy is 0.13, 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
#2522 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
93%
21%
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)43.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy's ranking?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy is ranked #2522 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy often compared to?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Thurgood Marshall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy?
385 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy students are Black, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy offer ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy part of?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy is part of Broward School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
The school has vast resources for the students. The teachers are knowledgeable and do an axcellent job imparting to students. The facility is extremely clean, the classrooms are spacious to impact learning. They have an art program, a PE and also Music program and are looking to incorporate a drumline program into music. There is also a choir.
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