Martin Luther King Jr.
332 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 77 |
| Hispanic | 14 |
| Black | 40 |
| Asian | 119 |
| Two or More | 82 |
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Asian119 (35.8 %)
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Two or More82 (24.7 %)
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White77 (23.2 %)
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Black40 (12.0 %)
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Hispanic14 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 39 |
| Kindergarten | 55 |
| Grade 1 | 51 |
| Grade 2 | 50 |
| Grade 3 | 45 |
| Grade 4 | 46 |
| Grade 5 | 46 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 164 | 49.4% |
| Male | 168 | 50.6% |
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