Martin Luther King School serves 144 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
144 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
4 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
12%
31%
Black
84%
12%
White
3%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
37%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Martin Luther King School?
144 students attend Martin Luther King School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Martin Luther King School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Martin Luther King School offer ?
Martin Luther King School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Martin Luther King School part of?
Martin Luther King School is part of New Haven School District.
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