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#1042 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 42% in state
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Elementary School · Piscataway Township School District · Piscataway, NJ
A Piscataway Township School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5205 LUDLOW STREET, Piscataway, NJ 08854
- Math 59% vs NJ 46% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs NJ 53% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martin Luther King Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2021, reaching 65% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Martin Luther King Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$126,331
Median home value
$423,900
Median rent
$1,929/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08854; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An-noor AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Nuview AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Rutgers Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Arbor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 4–5 | Not available | 524 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Piscataway Township School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 11
- District spending per student
- $21,556NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martin Luther King Elementary School is listed in Piscataway Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martin Luther King Elementary School
Martin Luther King Elementary School is a public elementary school in Piscataway, NJ, part of Piscataway Township School District, serving approximately 491 students in grades 4th-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,042 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martin Luther King Elementary School
What grades does Martin Luther King Elementary School serve?
Martin Luther King Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Elementary School is 13.6:1. 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 Elementary School rank in NJ?
Martin Luther King Elementary School ranks #1,042 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Martin Luther King Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Luther King Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Luther King Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Martin Luther King Elementary School a charter school?
No, Martin Luther King Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Luther King Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Martin Luther King Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Luther King Elementary School?
31.0% of students at Martin Luther King Elementary School 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.5%
- Phone
- (732) 699-1563
- Area population (ZIP 08854)
- 60,405
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.6
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 08854; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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