DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR SCHOOL COMPLEX

Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Atlantic City School District school district, located in Atlantic City, NJ with about 599 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 56 teachers, Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School Complex, located at 1700 Marmora Avenue in Atlantic City, New Jersey, serves as a prominent educational facility within the Atlantic City Public School District. The school is named in honor of the iconic civil rights leader and reflects a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment for the city’s diverse student population. As a complex, the facility is designed to support the academic, social, and emotional development of its students, providing a structured setting that aims to prepare children for success in higher grades and beyond.

Educationally, the school focuses on building strong foundational skills in core subjects while integrating character development inspired by the legacy of its namesake. By serving the Atlantic City community, the complex plays a vital role in the neighborhood, often acting as a hub for local families and community engagement. Through its curriculum and supportive staff, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School Complex strives to uphold values of equity, academic excellence, and civic responsibility, ensuring that students have access to the resources necessary to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex at (609) 343-7380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.