Serving 516 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex 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 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex's student population of 516 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
516 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex is 0.44, 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
#2083 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
24%
33%
Black
71%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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 School Complex's ranking?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex is ranked #2083 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex?
516 students attend Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex offer ?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex part of?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex is part of Atlantic City School District.
School Reviews
3 11/8/2021
Update: I''m in 6th grade now. This school is Fun and boring. I love my friends and teachers. But I AM NOT 100 percent happy doing work. Work stresses me out. At the end of the day. I know this school for all the friends I have/had through the years. And the best teachers I had were form this year.
3 4/1/2021
Lol. All of this was before covid soo-. First of all, It was FUN in fourth grade. Are bathrooms are dirty HAHA. I have 3 friends and one is my best friend. There is A LOT of drama. Half of the teachers are nice. Overall it is meh
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