MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

Martin Luther King Jr. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cambridge school district, located in Cambridge, MA with about 328 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, Martin Luther King Jr. has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Martin Luther King Jr. School, located at 102 Putnam Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a vibrant public elementary school serving students from junior kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Cambridge Public Schools district, the institution is known for its commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional learning, and fostering a diverse, inclusive community. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to cultivate students who are not only intellectually curious but also socially responsible citizens who embody the values of its namesake.

The school is particularly noted for its focus on global awareness and cultural competency, often integrating project-based learning into its curriculum to engage students with real-world issues. With a strong emphasis on community involvement, the MLK School maintains a collaborative environment where teachers, families, and local partners work together to support student growth. By providing a nurturing yet rigorous academic setting, the school strives to ensure that every student is equipped with the tools necessary for success in their future educational endeavors and beyond.

For more information, contact Martin Luther King Jr. at (617) 349-6562 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

102 Putnam Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. is a public Title I school in Cambridge, MA with about 328 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Cambridge
Total Students:
328
Teachers:
29.53
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 328 students

White
29.6%
Black or African American
24.4%
Asian
22.0%
Two or more races
18.3%
Hispanic/Latino
5.8%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.