Serving 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6's student population of 720 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2141 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
93%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 is ranked #2141 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6is often viewed alongside schools like Passaic Gifted And Talented Academy School No. 20 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6?
720 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6?
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 is part of Passaic City School District.
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