Serving 754 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martin Luther King Jr. School #6 serves a central area in Passaic, NJ, encompassing approximately 0.2 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located around 0.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6's student population of 754 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
754 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 is 0.15, 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
#2104 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
37%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
2%
5%
Showing 2006–2019. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 is ranked #2104 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6is often viewed alongside schools like Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6?
754 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6?
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 is part of Passaic City School District.
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