Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence's student population of 352 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1559 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
62%
24%
Black
30%
10%
White
2%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence is ranked #1559 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellenceis often viewed alongside schools like Springfield Preparatory Charter School, Rebecca M Johnson by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence?
352 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence?
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence 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. Charter School Of Excellence offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence is part of Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence (Distric School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence located?
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence is located in the East Forest Park neighborhood of Springfield, MA. There are 2 other public schools located in East Forest Park.
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