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New York Avenue School vs. Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex

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School Overview

School
New York Avenue School
411 N New York Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
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Bottom 50%
Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex
1700 Marmora Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
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Overview
Serving 562 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New York Avenue School 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 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr Martin Luther King Jr School 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 19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
562 students
538 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at New York Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at New York Avenue School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex.
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at New York Avenue School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at New York Avenue School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Atlantic City School District and the state of New Jersey, 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 Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Atlantic City School District and the state of New Jersey, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2178 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
#2084 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of New York Avenue 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 Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
3%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
6%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New York Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Atlantic City School District and New Jersey 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 Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Atlantic City School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
8%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
19%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New York Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Atlantic City School District and New Jersey 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 Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Atlantic City School District and New Jersey public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in NJ)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at New York Avenue School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Atlantic City School District and New Jersey 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 Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Atlantic City School District and New Jersey 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 New York Avenue School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex by grade.
Pre-K Students
62
56
Kindergarten Students
65
61
Grade 1 Students
55
46
Grade 2 Students
43
65
Grade 3 Students
56
40
Grade 4 Students
57
53
Grade 5 Students
48
51
Grade 6 Students
72
59
Grade 7 Students
52
48
Grade 8 Students
52
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at New York Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Atlantic City School District and in New Jersey, 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 Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Atlantic City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at New York Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Atlantic City School District and in New Jersey, 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 Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Atlantic City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
66%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at New York Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Atlantic City School District and in New Jersey, 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 Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Atlantic City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at New York Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Atlantic City School District and in New Jersey, 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 Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Atlantic City School District and in New Jersey, 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
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at New York Avenue School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Atlantic City School District and in New Jersey, 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 Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Atlantic City School District and in New Jersey, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.50
0.46
This chart showcases the diversity score of New York Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Atlantic City School District and New Jersey, 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 Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Atlantic City School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
85%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at New York Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Atlantic City School District and New Jersey, 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 Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Atlantic City School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at New York Avenue School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Atlantic City School District and New Jersey, 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 Dr Martin Luther King Jr School Complex, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Atlantic City School District and New Jersey, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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