For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 882 students in Dr Martin Luther King Charter School For Science Technology School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
Public School in Dr Martin Luther King Charter School For Science Technology School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Louisiana public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Louisiana public school average of 59% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (LA)
# Schools
1 School
1,331 Schools
# Students
882 Students
708,663 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
48,945 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dr Martin Luther King Charter School For Science Technology School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 177 school districts in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#156 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Graduation Rate
75%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
11%
% Black
96%
41%
% White
n/a
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,942 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,176. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,764 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$10,755 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$10,286 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,942
$15,176
Spending / Student
$14,764
$14,514
Best Dr Martin Luther King Charter School For Science Technology School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1617 Fats Domino Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3371
New Orleans, LA 70117
(504) 308-3371
Gr: PK-12 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dr Martin Luther King Charter School For Science Technology School District?
Dr Martin Luther King Charter School For Science Technology School District manages 1 public schools serving 882 students.
What is the rank of Dr Martin Luther King Charter School For Science Technology School District?
Dr Martin Luther King Charter School For Science Technology School District is ranked #157 out of 177 school districts in Louisiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dr Martin Luther King Charter School For Science Technology School District?
96% of Dr Martin Luther King Charter School For Science Technology School District students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dr Martin Luther King Charter School For Science Technology School District?
Dr Martin Luther King Charter School For Science Technology School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What is Dr Martin Luther King Charter School For Science Technology School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,764 is higher than the state median of $14,514. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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