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Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 373 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 12, 2010

Great kids, greater teachers. Fine staff and administration. I recommend this school for any parent that has any doubts on whether their child can have a good public education.


Posted May 12, 2010

I have found nothing impressive about this school. I think my child is in the midst of an animal kingdom with no structure. I visited his room one day and was appalled at what I saw. I think the principal could execute a little more structure to correct the behavior. I know it starts at home, and I make it a strong rule of thumb to do so. Not to mention I hear they were merging another school next fall which means more chaos with what type structure to go forth? My child will be in another school this fall.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2010

This school is at the bottom of the list and should be avoided. I would give it a zero rating.


Posted July 6, 2009

This school is a wonderful place. The princiapl and teachers work hard and really do care for the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
44%

2007

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

51 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
62%

2007

 
 
70%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2010.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
59%

2007

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2010.

39 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
67%

2007

 
 
52%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
40%

2007

 
 
28%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
60%

2007

 
 
77%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students78%
Female79%
Male78%
Black78%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch77%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%

Reading

All Students59%
Female58%
Male59%
Black61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch58%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities64%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students44%
Female60%
Male33%
Black46%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch44%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities52%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English45%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant44%

Reading

All Students59%
Female80%
Male46%
Black60%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Race/Ethnicity Unknownn/a
Free and reduced-price lunch56%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities74%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Math

All Students63%
Female58%
Male68%
Black64%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch63%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities72%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%

Reading

All Students49%
Female47%
Male50%
Black49%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch48%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities63%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English49%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant49%
Scale: % level 3 or 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

The state average for Science was 77% in 2010.

41 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
17%

2008

 
 
31%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

Science

All Students20%
Female16%
Male23%
Black21%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Free and reduced-price lunch18%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Students without disabilities22%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English20%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant20%
Scale: % level 3 or level 4

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Alabama used the Alabama Science Assessment (ASA) to test students in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ASA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficiency level 3.

The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Alabama's state standards

Source: Alabama Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 89% 35%
Hispanic 6% 4%
White 5% 59%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 83%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3112 Meridian St
Huntsville, AL 35811
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Phone: (256) 428-7100

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