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Martin Luther King El. School vs. Mary E. Fogarty El. School

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School Overview

School
Martin Luther King El. School
35 Camp Street
Providence, RI 02906
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Mary E. Fogarty El. School
199 Oxford Street
Providence, RI 02905
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martin Luther King El. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary E. Fogarty El. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
399 students
403 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Martin Luther King El. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mary E. Fogarty El. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Martin Luther King El. School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mary E. Fogarty El. School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Martin Luther King El. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mary E. Fogarty El. School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King El. School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Providence School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mary E. Fogarty El. School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Providence School District and the state of Rhode Island, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#146 out of 287 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
#272 out of 287 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Martin Luther King El. School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mary E. Fogarty El. School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in RI)
11%
(Bottom 50% in RI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Luther King El. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Providence School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary E. Fogarty El. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Providence School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
4%
(Bottom 50% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Luther King El. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Providence School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary E. Fogarty El. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Providence School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in RI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Luther King El. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Providence School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mary E. Fogarty El. School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Providence School District and Rhode Island public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Martin Luther King El. School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mary E. Fogarty El. School by grade.
Pre-K Students
79
-
Kindergarten Students
51
51
Grade 1 Students
45
54
Grade 2 Students
43
67
Grade 3 Students
42
73
Grade 4 Students
73
81
Grade 5 Students
66
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Martin Luther King El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mary E. Fogarty El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Martin Luther King El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mary E. Fogarty El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
46%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Martin Luther King El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mary E. Fogarty El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
24%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Martin Luther King El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mary E. Fogarty El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
13%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Martin Luther King El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mary E. Fogarty El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Martin Luther King El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mary E. Fogarty El. School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Providence School District and in Rhode Island, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.68
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Martin Luther King El. School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Providence School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mary E. Fogarty El. School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Providence School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
87%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Martin Luther King El. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Providence School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mary E. Fogarty El. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Providence School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Martin Luther King El. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Providence School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mary E. Fogarty El. School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Providence School District and Rhode Island, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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