Dr. Martin Luther King Montessori Academy
- Dr. Martin Luther King Montessori Academy serves 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Dr. Martin Luther King Montessori Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Dr. Martin Luther King Montessori Academy's student population of 496 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 496 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dr. Martin Luther King Montessori Academy's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Montessori Academy is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #3309 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 32% |
| Black | 93% | 22% |
| White | 1% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 93% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Broward School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Dr. Martin Luther King Montessori Academy is Dillard 6-12 (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Parkway Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Broward Estates Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Lauderdale Broward Estates Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 369 students
0.5 miles
441 Nw 35th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754)322-5550 0.5 PK-5 369 - Fort Lauderdale Parkway Middle School Grades: 3-8 | 1540 students
0.7 miles
3600 Nw 5th Ct
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754)322-4000 0.7 3-8 1540 - Fort Lauderdale Dillard 6-12 Grades: 6-12 | 2330 students
0.9 miles
2501 Nw 11th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754)322-0800 0.9 6-12 2330 - Fort Lauderdale Larkdale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 404 students
0.9 miles
3250 Nw 12th Pl
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754)322-6600 0.9 PK-5 404 - Fort Lauderdale Wingate Oaks Center Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 39 students
0.9 miles
1211 Nw 33rd Ter
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754)321-6850 0.9 K-12 39
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Teacher - clish |
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