Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center serves 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center's student population of 205 students has grown by 241% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1673 out of 1854 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
64%
46%
Black
30%
6%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center's ranking?
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center is ranked #1673 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center?
205 students attend Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center?
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center offer ?
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center part of?
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center is part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 07, 2023 (Monday)
Fall Break
October 09, 2023 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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