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Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence vs. Benjamin Swan Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence
285 Dorset Street
Springfield, MA 01108
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Bottom 50%
Benjamin Swan Elementary School
680 Union Street
Springfield, MA 01109
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10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Benjamin Swan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Benjamin Swan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
356 students
499 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin Swan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin Swan Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin Swan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Martin Luther King Junior Charter School Of Excellence (Distric School District and the state of Massachusetts, 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 Benjamin Swan Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Springfield School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1561 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#1297 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benjamin Swan Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Martin Luther King Junior Charter School Of Excellence (Distric School District and Massachusetts 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 Benjamin Swan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Martin Luther King Junior Charter School Of Excellence (Distric School District and Massachusetts 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 Benjamin Swan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Martin Luther King Junior Charter School Of Excellence (Distric School District and Massachusetts 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 Benjamin Swan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts 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 Jr. Charter School Of Excellence by grade.
This chart displays the students of Benjamin Swan Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
49
Kindergarten Students
64
79
Grade 1 Students
59
80
Grade 2 Students
56
73
Grade 3 Students
61
81
Grade 4 Students
60
71
Grade 5 Students
56
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Martin Luther King Junior Charter School Of Excellence (Distric School District and in Massachusetts, 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 Benjamin Swan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
66%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Martin Luther King Junior Charter School Of Excellence (Distric School District and in Massachusetts, 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 Benjamin Swan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
28%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Martin Luther King Junior Charter School Of Excellence (Distric School District and in Massachusetts, 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 Benjamin Swan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Martin Luther King Junior Charter School Of Excellence (Distric School District and in Massachusetts, 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 Benjamin Swan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Martin Luther King Junior Charter School Of Excellence (Distric School District and in Massachusetts, 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 Benjamin Swan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Springfield School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.49
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Martin Luther King Junior Charter School Of Excellence (Distric School District and Massachusetts, 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 Benjamin Swan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
82%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Martin Luther King Junior Charter School Of Excellence (Distric School District and Massachusetts, 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 Benjamin Swan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School Of Excellence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Martin Luther King Junior Charter School Of Excellence (Distric School District and Massachusetts, 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 Benjamin Swan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Springfield School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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