Martin Luther King El. School

35 Camp Street
Providence, RI 02906
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 366 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martin Luther King El. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Martin Luther King El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

School Overview

Martin Luther King El. School's student population of 366 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
366 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Martin Luther King El. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King El. School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (RI)
#213 out of 288 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
23%
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20-24%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
5%
3%
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Hispanic
47%
29%
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Black
29%
9%
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White
9%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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0.68
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin Luther King El. School's ranking?
Martin Luther King El. School is ranked #213 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Martin Luther King El. School often compared to?
Martin Luther King El. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vartan Gregorian El. School, Mary E. Fogarty El. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King El. School?
366 students attend Martin Luther King El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Martin Luther King El. School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King El. School?
Martin Luther King El. School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King El. School offer ?
Martin Luther King El. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Martin Luther King El. School part of?
Martin Luther King El. School is part of Providence School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 366 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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