Very Good
#750 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 37% in state
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center
Elementary School · Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) · Phoenix, AZ
A Roosevelt Elementary District (4279) elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4615 S 22ND ST, Phoenix, AZ 85040
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 5% proficient (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,139/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,890
Median home value
$294,800
Median rent
$1,193/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
47.6%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Roosevelt Elementary District (4279)
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #2 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center is listed in Roosevelt Elementary District (4279); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center is a public elementary school in Phoenix, AZ, part of Roosevelt Elementary District (4279), serving approximately 218 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #750 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center
What grades does Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center serve?
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center?
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center rank in AZ?
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center ranks #750 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center a charter school?
No, Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center a Title I school?
No, Martin Luther King Early Childhood Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 56.9%
- Phone
- (602) 232-4910
- Area population (ZIP 85040)
- 33,325
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85040; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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