Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence

285 Dorset Street
Springfield, MA 01108
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence's student population of 350 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence is 0.52, which is less 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
This School
State Level (MA)
#1454 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
37%
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25-29%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
64%
23%
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Black
28%
10%
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White
3%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence is ranked #1454 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield Preparatory Charter School, Rebecca M Johnson 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 37% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence?
350 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence?
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence is part of Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence (Distric School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 350 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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