Serving 882 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 882 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical's student population of 882 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
882 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,251 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 1251 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
96%
41%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical's ranking?
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical is ranked #1118 out of 1,251 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% LA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical?
The graduation rate of Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical is 60-69%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical?
882 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical?
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical offer ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical part of?
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical is part of Dr Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical located?
Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School For Sci Technical is located in the Lower Ninth Ward neighborhood of New Orleans, LA.
School Reviews
5 9/30/2014
I went to King for only two years back in elementary school (my first year there was the first year they moved to the Lower Ninth). Given the student population and what they've done with it as well as the many amazing memories I have of my time there, I couldn't recommend it more to people in the area.
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