Serving 752 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Martin Luther King Jr. School 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 30% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 752 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Martin Luther King Jr. School serves the northern part of Jersey City, NJ, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. School's student population of 752 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
752 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. School 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 is 0.67, 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
#1402 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
20%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr. School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. School is ranked #1402 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 often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mahatma K. Gandhi School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. School?
752 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Martin Luther King Jr. School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. School?
Martin Luther King Jr. School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. School is part of Jersey City School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr. School located?
Martin Luther King Jr. School is located in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Journal Square.
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