Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex's student population of 505 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 23, 2026
School Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2115 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
69%
34%
Black
27%
15%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex's ranking?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex is ranked #2115 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex?
505 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex offer ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex part of?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex is part of Paterson Public School District.
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