Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martin Luther King Jr. ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr.'s student population of 323 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
323 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. ranks within the top 10% 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. is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 1644 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
33%
7%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
15%
10%
White
24%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
23%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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.'s ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. is ranked #140 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr. often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr.is often viewed alongside schools like Amigos School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr.?
323 students attend Martin Luther King Jr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Martin Luther King Jr. students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr.?
Martin Luther King Jr. has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. is part of Cambridge School District.
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