Martin Luther King Junior

102 Putnam Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martin Luther King Junior ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 5% in MA
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Martin Luther King Junior ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Martin Luther King Junior's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Martin Luther King Junior ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Junior is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#42 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
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75-79%
41%
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75-79%
44%
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60-69%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
36%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
25%
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Black
12%
10%
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White
22%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
26%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin Luther King Junior's ranking?
Martin Luther King Junior is ranked #42 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Martin Luther King Junior often compared to?
Martin Luther King Junioris often viewed alongside schools like Amigos School, John M Tobin by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Junior?
328 students attend Martin Luther King Junior.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Martin Luther King Junior students are Asian, 26% of students are Two or more races, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Junior?
Martin Luther King Junior has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Junior offer ?
Martin Luther King Junior offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Junior part of?
Martin Luther King Junior is part of Cambridge School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Junior located?
Martin Luther King Junior is located in the Riverside neighborhood of Cambridge, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Riverside.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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