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#4685 of 4,742 schools in NY
Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School
Elementary School · Schenectady City School District · Schenectady, NY
A Schenectady City School District elementary school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
918 STANLEY ST, Schenectady, NY 12307
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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 34 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Schenectady), 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
$33,191
Median home value
$95,900
Median rent
$1,110/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
27.1%
Poverty rate
34%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 12307; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| William C Keane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Destine Preparatory Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–2 | 0.8 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Hamilton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 429 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Schenectady City School District
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #13 of 15
- District spending per student
- $26,147NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School is listed in SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School
Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School is a public elementary school in Schenectady, NY, part of Schenectady City School District, serving approximately 391 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,685 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School
What grades does Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School serve?
Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School?
Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School is 10.9:1. 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 School JR Elementary School rank in NY?
Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School ranks #4,685 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 School JR Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School?
73.7% of students at Dr Martin Luther King School JR 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Schenectady County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.3%
- Phone
- (518) 370-8360
- Area population (ZIP 12307)
- 7,977
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 29.5
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 12307; 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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