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Martin Luther King Jr. School

886 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, United States

+1 (201) 915-6521

http://ps11.jcboe.org/

3.4

Overall Rating

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Martin Luther King Jr. School Overview

About This School

Martin Luther King Jr. School is a public middle in Jersey City, New Jersey, serving 752 students in grades PK-8. Academic results show that students demonstrate 42% proficiency in ELA and 26% proficiency in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1 with 64 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $93,755. Support services include one counselor for every 376 students. The student body is 52% male and 48% female. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 51% White, 20% Asian, 17% Hispanic, 8% Black, and 1% identifying as two or more races.

752

Total Students

PK-8

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

64 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts42%

Mathematics26%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-8

County

Hudson County

Students per Counselor

376:1

Martin Luther King Jr. School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

42%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 46%State Avg: 50%

26%

Mathematics

City Avg: 28%State Avg: 38%

N/A

Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12.9:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

376

Students per Counselor

Martin Luther King Jr. School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$93,755

City Avg: $87,835

State Avg: $83,715

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor376:1

Martin Luther King Jr. School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.26%

Male

47.74%

Female

Total Enrollment: 752 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White51.33%

Hispanic17.42%

Asian20.35%

Black8.11%

Two or More Races1.33%

Native American0.53%

Martin Luther King Jr. School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Martin Luther King Jr. School

Q: What is Martin Luther King Jr. School?

A: Martin Luther King Jr. School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

Q: How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. School?

A: Martin Luther King Jr. School has approximately 752 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. School is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Martin Luther King Jr. School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Martin Luther King Jr. School - Jersey City, NJ

Quick Facts about Martin Luther King Jr. School
School Name	Martin Luther King Jr. School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-8
Location	886 Bergen Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306, Jersey City, NJ
County	Hudson County
Phone	+1 (201) 915-6521
Total Students	752
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	64
Rating	3.4/10
ELA Proficiency	42%
Math Proficiency	26%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Martin Luther King Jr. School

What is Martin Luther King Jr. School?

Martin Luther King Jr. School is a middle public located in Jersey City.

How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. School?

Martin Luther King Jr. School has approximately 752 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. School?

The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. School is 11:1.

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