Below Average
#2094 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6
Elementary School · Passaic City School District
85 Hamilton Ave., Passaic, NJ 07055
Enrollment
720
Student-Teacher
10.1:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
720
Student-Teacher
10.1:1
Score
4.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New Jersey schools
#2,094 of 2,466
In Passaic
#15 of 19
public schools
In district
#15 of 18
Passaic City School District
School environment
7.0 / 10
Very Good
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About Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 is a public elementary school in Passaic, NJ, part of Passaic City School District. Martin Luther King Jr.
School No. 6 serves approximately 720 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,094 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Structured state assessment records for Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 6.1
- NJ avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 — Students at Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 score 15% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)
Based on 40 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.1/10.
How Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 Compares
See how Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
85 Hamilton Ave., Passaic, NJ 07055
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Theodore Roosevelt School No. 10 (rated 7.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7 (rated 6.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST NICHOLAS UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Passaic, see our Passaic schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.7 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07055 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,780
Median Home Value
$406,500
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
Population
69,651
College Educated
16.9%
Homeownership
23.5%
Avg Commute
25.9 min
Poverty Rate
23%
Median Age
30.9
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| Clara Barton Elementary School Cherry Hill, NJ | 4.8 |
| Fairfield Township School Bridgeton, NJ | 4.8 |
| Franklin Elementary School Rahway, NJ | 4.8 |
| Freehold Learning Center Freehold, NJ | 4.8 |
| George J. Mitchell Elementary School Little Egg Harbor, NJ | 4.8 |
| Mary S. Shoemaker School Woodstown, NJ | 4.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 serve?
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6?
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 has an enrollment of approximately 720 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 is 10.1:1. 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 Jr. School No. 6 rank in NJ?
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 ranks #2,094 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Jr. School No. 6?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 a charter school?
No, Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 a Title I school?
No, Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6?
99.2% of students at Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 720
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (973) 470-5506
Resources & Links
District
Passaic City School District- District Enrollment
- 12,366
- Schools in District
- 19
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $33,289
- District Rank
- #15 of 18
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