Serving 757 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary 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 was 7% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 9% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2136 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
57%
33%
Black
41%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is ranked #2136 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
757 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School part of?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is part of Trenton Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School located?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is located in the Ewing and Carroll neighborhood of Trenton, NJ. There are 1 other public schools located in Ewing and Carroll.
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