Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

Summary:

Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Schenectady, New York, with 389 students. The school is part of the Schenectady City School District, which is ranked 833 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in New York state, with rankings between 2005 and 2378 out of around 2,400 schools over the past decade. Its performance on state assessments is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school's poor performance is particularly pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as Asian, Hispanic, and Special Education students, raising concerns about educational equity. Despite increased spending per student, the school's academic performance remains stagnant, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be enough to drive meaningful improvements.

While the nearby schools in the Schenectady City School District also struggle with low performance, some, such as Jessie T Zoller Elementary School and Paige Elementary School, perform slightly better than Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School. This suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies of the higher-performing schools within the district to address the significant challenges faced by Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 918 Stanley St
       Schenectady, NY  12307-1611


(518) 370-8360

District: Schenectady City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2273rd of 2,445 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,652 Help


Students who attend Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Oneida Middle School
High:    Schenectady High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  391

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
29.4%
African American:
26.6%
Hispanic:
24.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.7% Help


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Compare Details Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School ranks worse than 93% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 6th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.71. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (29.4%), African American (26.6%), Hispanic (24.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School is 10.8, which is the 2nd best among 11 elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School is $15,652, which is the 4th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Schenectady City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School 2273rd of 2445 New York public elementary schools. (See Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Schenectady City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Schenectady City School District 833rd of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 27.57 1766th 2206 19.9%
2007 17.38 1916th 2219 13.7%
2008 10.37 2085th 2227 6.4%
2009 7.83 2169th 2257 3.9%
2010 9.53 2126th 2263 6.1%
2011 9.86 2139th 2286 6.4%
2012 17.47 2009th 2320 13.4%
2013 20.47 1960th 2325 15.7%
2014 25.67 1837th 2345 21.7%
2015 18.10 2005th 2352 14.8%
2016 13.01 2165th 2366 8.5%
2017 5.84 2351st 2386 1.5%
2018 4.72 2373rd 2395 0.9%
2019 4.29 2394th 2413 0.8%
2021 7.53 2099th 2201 4.6%
2022 6.96 2378th 2434 2.3%
2023 8.97 2344th 2439 3.9%
2024 12.71 2273rd 2445 7.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.59 193rd 202 4.5%
2019 18.22 152nd 180 15.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.51 929th 938 1.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.28 1887th 1941 2.8%
2022 21.58 1876th 2031 7.6%
2023 19.19 1893rd 2016 6.1%
2024 15.77 2092nd 2110 0.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.71 2027th 2045 0.9%
2019 6.56 2022nd 2032 0.5%
2022 8.51 2059th 2099 1.9%
2023 11.44 1973rd 2041 3.3%
2024 18.79 1860th 2078 10.5%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 12.24 611th 622 1.8%
2024 22.81 667th 766 12.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.35 2313th 2338 1.1%
2019 3.68 2350th 2357 0.3%
2021 16.68 1727th 1955 11.7%
2022 8.88 2328th 2401 3.0%
2023 13.89 2212th 2403 7.9%
2024 10.77 2305th 2413 4.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.39 2321st 2340 0.8%
2019 7.53 2309th 2358 2.1%
2021 2.81 1943rd 1961 0.9%
2022 6.82 2362nd 2400 1.6%
2023 6.61 2353rd 2400 2.0%
2024 17.09 2144th 2411 11.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.40 597th 601 0.7%
2019 0.89 545th 548 0.5%
2022 3.44 660th 671 1.6%
2023 5.84 580th 605 4.1%
2024 8.18 622nd 662 6.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.16 925th 948 2.4%
2019 10.37 879th 891 1.3%
2021 11.71 411th 427 3.7%
2022 18.98 821st 936 12.3%
2023 22.04 702nd 857 18.1%
2024 27.01 711th 927 23.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.69 1375th 1392 1.2%
2019 6.14 1303rd 1315 0.9%
2021 35.59 542nd 818 33.7%
2022 5.28 1500th 1503 0.2%
2023 5.74 1416th 1429 0.9%
2024 12.43 1468th 1531 4.1%
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Rank History for White students at Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.76 1406th 1408 0.1%
2019 1.69 1334th 1338 0.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 237 220 8 32 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1990 183 160 6 49 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1991 215 149 19 7 1 n/a n/a 0 391
1992 247 128 3 14 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1993 251 122 5 15 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1994 265 131 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 240 130 5 17 3 n/a n/a 0 395
1996 240 130 5 17 3 n/a n/a 0 395
1997 278 134 6 26 1 n/a n/a 0 445
1998 268 146 6 26 4 n/a n/a 0 450
1999 253 144 5 29 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2000 251 165 7 33 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2001 203 183 13 35 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2002 137 176 9 52 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2003 137 176 9 52 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2004 130 187 36 43 0 n/a n/a 0 396
2005 115 186 49 62 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2006 105 178 64 76 1 n/a n/a 0 424
2007 81 170 66 62 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2008 69 181 67 59 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2009 73 201 74 66 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2010 78 229 94 80 2 n/a n/a 0 483
2011 92 243 104 79 10 0 0 0 528
2012 97 244 120 75 2 0 7 0 545
2013 92 280 126 82 1 0 11 0 592
2014 97 303 135 101 1 0 22 0 659
2015 95 296 138 96 1 0 24 0 650
2016 83 241 138 89 1 0 29 0 581
2017 64 198 107 127 1 1 56 0 554
2018 49 188 128 130 1 4 61 0 561
2019 43 190 116 113 1 6 51 0 520
2020 35 173 125 95 3 4 45 0 480
2021 27 127 103 82 3 4 47 0 393
2022 26 146 112 81 1 3 44 0 413
2023 30 125 109 87 0 3 35 0 389
2024 33 104 115 95 5 4 35 0 391

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 497 28.0 17.7 n/a
1990 398 33.9 11.7 n/a
1991 391 27.9 14.0 n/a
1992 393 30.9 12.7 n/a
1993 394 27.2 14.5 n/a
1994 409 29.1 14.1 68
1995 395 28.9 13.7 66.6
1996 395 28.9 13.7 66.6
1997 445 29.0 15.3 58.7
1998 450 29.0 15.5 62
1999 432 30.0 14.4 62
2000 456 31.0 14.7 66.9
2001 434 30.0 14.5 71.4
2002 374 27.0 13.9 73.8
2003 374 27.0 13.9 73.8
2004 396 n/a n/a n/a
2005 413 27.3 15.1 85.5
2006 424 29.0 14.6 78.1
2007 380 24.0 15.8 52.4
2008 376 29.0 13.0 74.7
2009 415 27.0 15.4 78.3
2010 483 35.5 13.6 77.6
2011 528 42.0 12.5 70.6
2012 545 38.2 14.2 81.8
2013 592 35.0 16.9 85.6
2014 659 37.7 17.4 87.7
2015 650 39.0 16.6 91.2
2016 581 38.0 15.2 75.2
2017 554 29.7 18.6 65.7
2018 561 36.0 15.5 86.3
2019 520 39.5 13.1 82.7
2020 480 26.0 18.4 76.7
2021 393 25.8 15.2 81.7
2022 413 28.1 14.6 69.2
2023 389 35.0 11.1 78.9
2024 391 36.1 10.8 73.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 497 28.0 17.7 n/a
1990 398 33.9 11.7 n/a
1991 391 27.9 14.0 n/a
1992 393 30.9 12.7 n/a
1993 394 27.2 14.5 n/a
1994 409 29.1 14.1 68
1995 395 28.9 13.7 66.6
1996 395 28.9 13.7 66.6
1997 445 29.0 15.3 58.7
1998 450 29.0 15.5 62
1999 432 30.0 14.4 62
2000 456 31.0 14.7 66.9
2001 434 30.0 14.5 71.4
2002 374 27.0 13.9 73.8
2003 374 27.0 13.9 73.8
2004 396 n/a n/a n/a
2005 413 27.3 15.1 85.5
2006 424 29.0 14.6 78.1
2007 380 24.0 15.8 52.4
2008 376 29.0 13.0 74.7
2009 415 27.0 15.4 78.3
2010 483 35.5 13.6 77.6
2011 528 42.0 12.5 70.6
2012 545 38.2 14.2 81.8
2013 592 35.0 16.9 85.6
2014 659 37.7 17.4 87.7
2015 650 39.0 16.6 91.2
2016 581 38.0 15.2 75.2
2017 554 29.7 18.6 65.7
2018 561 36.0 15.5 86.3
2019 520 39.5 13.1 82.7
2020 480 26.0 18.4 76.7
2021 393 25.8 15.2 81.7
2022 413 28.1 14.6 69.2
2023 389 35.0 11.1 78.9
2024 391 36.1 10.8 73.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.0%0.0%0.0%99.3%99.3%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.2%99.7%
201498.1%0.0%0.0%99.9%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.9%99.9%100.0%
201598.5%0.0%0.5%99.2%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.2%99.1%
201698.0%0.0%0.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.3%99.7%99.7%
201795.6%0.2%0.0%97.6%98.0%98.0%98.0%96.3%99.3%97.8%
201897.0%0.2%0.2%98.7%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.0%98.9%98.2%
201995.1%0.0%0.0%96.6%95.9%95.9%95.9%95.7%96.8%95.9%
202098.3%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%98.3%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,456 (11.8%) $10,853 (88.2%) $12,309
2020 $807 (6.4%) $11,870 (93.6%) $12,677
2021 $709 (6.6%) $10,033 (93.4%) $10,742
2022 $3,473 (30.3%) $7,995 (69.7%) $11,469
2023 $2,754 (17.6%) $12,898 (82.4%) $15,652

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2394th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 2344th of 2439 Elementary schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School)1323.6
 10.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)3424.6
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School)417.9
 13.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)2825.6
 2.5%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School)1923.4
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)3226.2
 5.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School)36.1
 3.1%
   4th Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)1621.1
 5.1%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School)1221
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Schenectady City School District)1722.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School)311.1
 8.1%
   5th Grade Math (Schenectady City School District)1216.3
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students520389
 25.2%
African American190125
 34.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian116109
 6%
Hispanic11387
 23%
Pacific Islander63
 50%
White4330
 30.2%
Two or More Races5135
 31.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.7%78.9%
 3.8%


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Students who attend Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oneida Middle School
High : Schenectady High School

Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.0% of New York elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 391 students attended Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School.

Students at Dr Martin Luther King School Junior Elementary School are 29% Asian, 27% African American, 24% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 8% White, 1% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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