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Martin King Jr Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 877 students

 
 
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Posted September 30, 2012

My daughter is in 2nd grade at MLK and has gone here since she was in kindergarten. I have loved all her teachers; they helped get her the help that she had needed for her reading. I also loved both of her reading teachers and the reading program. They even offered us help with some family problems.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 19, 2011

My daughter attended first grade here and we loved the school. The office staff was very welcoming, her teacher was supportive and implemented parental suggestions. There was a great deal of parental support throughout the school year. I was pleased with my daughter's 1st grade experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 28, 2010

The teachers and staff really seem to care about the children and their futures. There are some great teachers there that have taken the time to encourage these children to learn and explore.
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Posted September 21, 2009

MLK is the best elementary school ever! The teachers are fabulous, and they ensure that every student has the tools to ensure that they are able to learn! My son's 2nd grade teacher tweaked the curriculum to ensure that he was able to learn math, and now it's his favorite subject! Thank you MLK for everything you do for my kids!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2008

Both of my children went to MLK and they both loved it. All the teachers they had were all wonderful. wish all schools could be this good
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Posted July 3, 2007

Martin Luther King Elementary School is wonderful. Coming from another State where schools are overcrowded and programs are basically non-existant, I found MLK a breath of fresh air. They basically saved my daughter and her education. The Principal makes a school and this one has the best. Also - the teachers care, are high quality and work together as teams. If a child fails at MLK it is due to lack of parental involvement and support - not the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2006

What a refreshing change from schools in SLC, Utah. My child's fourth grade teacher was a perfect fit for her. The other fourth grade teachers were also caring and supportive. The school and its administration is responsive and caring.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 10, 2005

I would have to say overall the school is great. The administation is very supportive. My only concern is with second grade. We experienced an outstanding 1rst grade year and hoped for that in second grade. The first grade teachers were very supportive and caring. My child learned a lot. The 2nd grade is far from that. Eveything we gained in 1rst grade is now gone. The teacher is not at all supportive and is very unwilling to help her students. As a parent, I have to say I am very disappointed with the second grade.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 53% in 2012.

157 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

158 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 83% in 2010.

149 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

147 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 47% in 2011.

151 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

The state average for Math was 44% in 2012.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 55% in 2012.

152 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

144 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
79%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students68%
Female65%
Male70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Native American50%
White72%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities21%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female76%
Male61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Native American50%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities21%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students55%
Female55%
Male56%
Asian90%
Hispanic43%
Native American80%
White59%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities31%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female68%
Male57%
Asian80%
Hispanic52%
Native American80%
White68%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities23%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exitedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

Math

All Students65%
Female62%
Male69%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Native Americann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities25%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited42%

Reading

All Students71%
Female75%
Male67%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Native Americann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Students with disabilities25%
English Language Learner Currentn/a
English Language Learner Exited58%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Mexico used the New Mexico Standards-Based Assessment (NMSBA) to test students in grades 3 through 8, 10 and 11 in Reading and Math. The NMSBA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Mexico. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

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

See New Mexico's state standards

Source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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
Hispanic 42% 58%
White 42% 25%
Asian 6% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 5% 13%
Black 5% 2%
Two or more races 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%N/A68%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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1301 27th St SE
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Phone: (505) 896-0667

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