Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 27% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
375 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)27%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)18%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
19%
32%
Black
81%
15%
White
n/a
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School?
375 students attend Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School students are Black, and 19% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School offer ?
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School part of?
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School is part of Newark Public School District.
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