Serving 614 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York 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 York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School in Rochester, NY, is centrally located within its school district and encompasses approximately 1 square mile. Families residing within this area typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior's student population of 614 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
614 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4336 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
70%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
6%
Showing 2001–2015. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior's ranking?
School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior is ranked #4336 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior?
614 students attend School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior?
School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior offer ?
School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior part of?
School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior is part of Rochester City School District.
In what neighborhood is School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior located?
School 9-dr Martin Luther King Junior is located in the Upper Falls neighborhood of Rochester, NY. There are 1 other public schools located in Upper Falls.
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