Martin Luther King School (Closed 2008)

Martin Luther King School serves 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. 
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
144 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
4 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (CT)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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12:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Martin Luther King School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Black
84%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Martin Luther King School and the percentage of Black public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
White
3%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Martin Luther King School and the percentage of White public school students in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.28
This chart displays the diversity score of Martin Luther King School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Martin Luther King School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Connecticut by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Martin Luther King School?
144 students attend Martin Luther King School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Martin Luther King School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Martin Luther King School offer ?
Martin Luther King School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Martin Luther King School part of?
Martin Luther King School is part of New Haven School District.

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