Serving 776 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Martin Luther King Jr. 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 is 26% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 776 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. School's student population of 776 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
776 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. School 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 Martin Luther King Jr. School is 0.66, 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
#1450 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
10%
Hispanic
20%
33%
Black
8%
15%
White
52%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr. School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. School is ranked #1450 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr. School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mahatma K. Gandhi School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. School?
776 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Martin Luther King Jr. School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. School?
Martin Luther King Jr. School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. School is part of Jersey City School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr. School located?
Martin Luther King Jr. School is located in the Journal Square neighborhood of Jersey City, NJ. There are 3 other public schools located in Journal Square.
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