Serving 405 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, M.l. King Jr. Es ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
M.l. King Jr. Es ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
M.l. King Jr. Es's student population of 405 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
M.l. King Jr. Es ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,674 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M.l. King Jr. Es is 0.50, 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
#1433 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
12%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
69%
8%
White
3%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M.l. King Jr. Es's ranking?
M.l. King Jr. Es is ranked #1433 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend M.l. King Jr. Es?
405 students attend M.l. King Jr. Es.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of M.l. King Jr. Es students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M.l. King Jr. Es?
M.l. King Jr. Es has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does M.l. King Jr. Es offer ?
M.l. King Jr. Es offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is M.l. King Jr. Es part of?
M.l. King Jr. Es is part of Oklahoma City School District.
School Reviews
5 9/9/2019
I'm a parent now went to these same OKC schools in we have never grown up without basketball track any academics in life period what are kids changes of becoming something in life bigger than a Dr. or a lawyer. Maybe a dancer, Realtor chances are we had them some was mandatory now they just do not care.
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