Martin Luther King Jr.

School Overview
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.
332
Total Students
35.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King Jr.
Demographic Student Count
White77
Hispanic14
Black40
Asian119
Two or More82
  • Asian
    119 (35.8 %)
  • Two or More
    82 (24.7 %)
  • White
    77 (23.2 %)
  • Black
    40 (12.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (4.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cambridge
Phone: (617)349-6562
Website: http://mlk.cpsd.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 39
Kindergarten 55
Grade 1 51
Grade 2 50
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Martin Luther King Jr.
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten39
Kindergarten55
Grade 151
Grade 250
Grade 345
Grade 446
Grade 546
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Martin Luther King Jr.
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female16449.4%
Male16850.6%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)