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Martin Luther King Junior Charter School of Excellenc

Charter | K-5 & ungraded | 407 students

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Posted October 11, 2010

Everyone in the school tries to live by the philosophy of Martin Luther King Jr.


Posted October 10, 2010

Students are treated with respect and expected to conduct themselves in accordance with Dr. King's vision of Beloved Community. The atmosphere of the school is calm, but enthusiastic about learning. Teachers are deeply committed to each child's academic and personal success. Parent involvement is encouraged in every way possible.


Posted December 7, 2009

the school is great and it is a different experience from public school...this is a hands on school...I recommend it...my child has been there for 2 year and she is in 6th grade and I didnt think she would achieve so much.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2009

This year will be my child's fourth year attending this school. She has been with the school sinc they first opened and she has learned how to respect herself and othes. She has grown to appreciate and respect other cultures. She also is learning more than she would have in a regular public school. I love it!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 14, 2007

MLK focuses on the whole child and strongly encourage family involvement. My child commutes from two towns away to attend MLK.
—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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
40%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
16%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
14%

2010

 
 
7%

2009

 
 
12%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

64 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
14%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students31%
Female38%
Male26%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students30%
Female28%
Male31%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students15%
Female12%
Male18%
African American8%
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged15%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students14%
Female12%
Male16%
African American8%
Asiann/a
Hispanic15%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantaged23%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students45%
Female51%
Male37%
African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students41%
Female30%
Male51%
African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students20%
Female19%
Male22%
African American15%
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged17%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 58% 8%
Hispanic 34% 14%
Two or more races 5% 2%
White 3% 70%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian N/A 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 79%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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285 Dorset St
Springfield, MA 01108
Phone: (413) 214-7806

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