SCHOOL 9-DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR

SCHOOL 9-DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ROCHESTER CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in ROCHESTER, NY with about 689 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 48 teachers, SCHOOL 9-DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR 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.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 9 is a public elementary school located in the heart of Rochester, New York, serving students within the Rochester City School District (RCSD). Situated on Clinton Avenue North, the school is deeply embedded in its community, providing educational programming that typically spans from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on creating a structured learning environment that supports both academic growth and the personal development of its diverse student body.

The school’s mission aligns with the broader goals of the Rochester City School District, which emphasizes equity, academic excellence, and the holistic support of students. Like many schools in the district, School No. 9 integrates core curriculum standards with initiatives designed to foster social-emotional learning and community engagement. By operating under the district’s framework, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, often utilizing various district resources and parental involvement programs to strengthen the educational experience for its families.

For more information, contact SCHOOL 9-DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR at (585) 325-7828 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.