Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2862 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
94%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy's ranking?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy is ranked #2862 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy often compared to?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Thurgood Marshall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy?
493 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy offer ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy part of?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Montessori Academy is part of Broward School District.
School Reviews
5 6/1/2012
The school has vast resources for the students. The teachers are knowledgeable and do an axcellent job imparting to students. The facility is extremely clean, the classrooms are spacious to impact learning. They have an art program, a PE and also Music program and are looking to incorporate a drumline program into music. There is also a choir.
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