Very Good
#1004 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 27% in state
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy
Elementary School · Broward · Lauderhill, FL
A Broward elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
591 NW 31ST AVE, Lauderhill, FL 33311
- Math 55% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,918
Median home value
$276,600
Median rent
$1,385/mo
College educated
17.9%
Homeownership
47.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broward Estates Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Refine Learning Center Ii, Inc.Private · tuition | 4.4private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Mount Olivet Seventh-day Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| School of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 50 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Broward
- Schools in district
- 325
- Rank in district
- #91 of 319
- District spending per student
- $12,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy is listed in BROWARD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy is a public elementary school in Lauderhill, FL, part of Broward, serving approximately 493 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,004 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy serve?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy rank in FL?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy ranks #1,004 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy a charter school?
No, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy a Title I school?
No, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy?
85.2% of students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Broward County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (754) 322-6550
- Area population (ZIP 33311)
- 73,280
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 33311; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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