MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SCHOOL NO. 6

Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Passaic City School District school district, located in Passaic, NJ with about 1,136 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 77 teachers, Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6, located at 85 Hamilton Ave. in Passaic, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving the diverse urban community of Passaic. As part of the Passaic Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development in its students, typically ranging from kindergarten through the early elementary grades. The school emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while striving to create a safe, supportive environment that reflects the values of civic engagement and equity often associated with its namesake.

Beyond its academic curriculum, School No. 6 plays a vital role in the local neighborhood by offering a range of services designed to support the holistic needs of its student population. By focusing on inclusive education and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. Its location in the heart of Passaic makes it a central hub for families in the area, providing a structured educational setting that encourages both individual achievement and a strong sense of school spirit.

For more information, contact Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6 at (973) 470-5506 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

85 Hamilton Ave.
Passaic, NJ 07055-5215
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SCHOOL NO. 6 is a public Title I school in Passaic, NJ with about 1,136 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,136
Teachers:
77.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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
6th 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 1,136 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SCHOOL NO. 6 is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.5%
Black or African American
5.2%
White
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.