Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy

Summary:

Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Lauderhill, Florida, with a student population of 488. The school is part of the Broward County school district, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in the state, and has a predominantly African American student body, with over 95% of students identifying as such in recent years.

The school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 41.9% to 54.3% in recent years, well above the district and state averages. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is well below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 26-64% of students were proficient in English Language Arts and Math, compared to 53-65% at the district level and 53-60% at the state level. As a result, Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 25% of Florida elementary schools, with a ranking between 1666 and 2076 out of over 2,000 schools in recent years, and has received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

Interestingly, the nearby schools in the Broward County district, such as Riverland Elementary, North Fork Elementary, and Broward Estates Elementary, have similar demographic profiles to Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy, with high percentages of African American and economically disadvantaged students. However, these schools generally perform better on academic measures, with higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school leadership, teacher quality, and student engagement, may be contributing to the school's challenges, as Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy spends more per student ($13,672 in 2022-2023) compared to the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 591 NW 31st Ave
       Lauderhill, FL  33311


(754) 322-6550

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
1666th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,672 Help


Students who attend Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Parkway Middle School
High:    Dillard 6-12

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  488

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.7%
Hispanic:
2.5%
White:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.6% Help


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Compare Details Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy ranks worse than 73.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 155th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.7%), Hispanic (2.5%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy is 18. 124 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy employs 27 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy is $13,672, which is the 50th highest among 189 elementary schools in the Broward School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 9.92 1573rd 1688 6.8%
2007 8.66 1693rd 1786 5.2%
2008 6.15 1729th 1789 3.4%
2009 6.23 1782nd 1847 3.5%
2010 1.92 1899th 1919 1.0%
2011 21.47 1668th 1985 16.0%
2012 5.38 1945th 1984 2.0%
2013 5.61 1992nd 2029 1.8%
2014 4.54 2030th 2064 1.6%
2016 7.34 2014th 2087 3.5%
2017 4.33 2076th 2112 1.7%
2018 14.02 1915th 2118 9.6%
2019 17.51 1897th 2182 13.1%
2021 17.32 1917th 2247 14.7%
2022 18.99 1882nd 2219 15.2%
2023 26.85 1687th 2240 24.7%
2024 28.44 1666th 2256 26.2%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 43 592 1 14 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1989 39 641 2 23 1 n/a n/a 0 706
1990 32 744 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1991 30 879 1 27 2 n/a n/a 0 939
1992 22 908 6 29 0 n/a n/a 0 965
1993 29 855 1 27 1 n/a n/a 0 913
1994 23 931 1 30 1 n/a n/a 0 986
1995 8 1069 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1087
1996 8 1069 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1087
1997 2 983 1 5 2 n/a n/a 0 993
1998 3 1018 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1026
1999 0 974 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 979
2000 0 831 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 835
2001 0 860 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 865
2002 0 856 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 859
2003 0 856 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 859
2004 0 778 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 779
2005 2 703 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2006 3 656 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2007 1 565 3 5 0 n/a n/a 4 578
2008 1 519 2 4 0 n/a n/a 1 527
2009 1 434 1 5 0 n/a n/a 3 444
2010 4 464 1 5 0 n/a n/a 3 477
2011 4 412 2 5 0 0 4 0 427
2012 3 399 1 5 0 0 5 0 413
2013 0 384 1 11 0 0 7 0 403
2014 2 465 1 14 0 0 4 0 486
2015 2 426 1 13 0 0 4 0 446
2016 8 386 1 16 0 0 2 0 413
2017 7 460 1 20 0 0 8 0 496
2018 4 451 1 19 0 0 8 0 483
2019 7 474 0 17 1 0 4 0 503
2020 5 467 0 19 0 0 5 0 496
2021 5 459 0 12 0 0 6 0 482
2022 2 467 0 12 1 0 5 0 487
2023 4 467 0 12 1 0 4 0 488

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 650 29.0 22.4 69.1
1989 706 32.0 22.0 44.9
1990 804 40.0 20.1 67.5
1991 939 46.0 20.4 65.4
1992 965 50.0 19.3 51.6
1993 913 52.0 17.6 74.3
1994 986 53.0 18.6 78.7
1995 1087 44.0 24.7 84.5
1996 1087 44.0 24.7 84.5
1997 993 46.0 21.6 85
1998 1026 42.0 24.4 80.2
1999 979 45.0 21.8 94.6
2000 835 43.0 19.4 99.3
2001 865 42.0 20.6 92.9
2002 859 45.0 19.1 90.2
2003 859 45.0 19.1 90.2
2004 779 49.0 15.9 96.4
2005 706 48.0 14.7 94.6
2006 662 44.0 15.0 84.6
2007 578 40.0 14.5 83.8
2008 527 40.5 13.0 92.4
2009 444 44.9 12.0 94.8
2010 477 31.5 15.1 95.6
2011 427 30.0 14.2 91.3
2012 413 26.5 15.5 96.9
2013 403 30.0 13.4 99
2014 486 40.0 12.1 98.8
2015 446 33.0 13.5 96.2
2016 413 28.0 14.7 96.1
2017 496 33.0 15.0 97.4
2018 483 34.0 14.2 95.7
2019 503 30.7 16.3 96.6
2020 496 30.0 16.5 97.6
2021 482 28.0 17.2 89.4
2022 487 28.0 17.3 89.5
2023 488 27.0 18.0 91.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 650 29.0 22.4 69.1
1989 706 32.0 22.0 44.9
1990 804 40.0 20.1 67.5
1991 939 46.0 20.4 65.4
1992 965 50.0 19.3 51.6
1993 913 52.0 17.6 74.3
1994 986 53.0 18.6 78.7
1995 1087 44.0 24.7 84.5
1996 1087 44.0 24.7 84.5
1997 993 46.0 21.6 85
1998 1026 42.0 24.4 80.2
1999 979 45.0 21.8 94.6
2000 835 43.0 19.4 99.3
2001 865 42.0 20.6 92.9
2002 859 45.0 19.1 90.2
2003 859 45.0 19.1 90.2
2004 779 49.0 15.9 96.4
2005 706 48.0 14.7 94.6
2006 662 44.0 15.0 84.6
2007 578 40.0 14.5 83.8
2008 527 40.5 13.0 92.4
2009 444 44.9 12.0 94.8
2010 477 31.5 15.1 95.6
2011 427 30.0 14.2 91.3
2012 413 26.5 15.5 96.9
2013 403 30.0 13.4 99
2014 486 40.0 12.1 98.8
2015 446 33.0 13.5 96.2
2016 413 28.0 14.7 96.1
2017 496 33.0 15.0 97.4
2018 483 34.0 14.2 95.7
2019 503 30.7 16.3 96.6
2020 496 30.0 16.5 97.6
2021 482 28.0 17.2 89.4
2022 487 28.0 17.3 89.5
2023 488 27.0 18.0 91.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $2,007 (17.2%) $9,679 (82.8%) $11,686
2019 $1,527 (13.7%) $9,605 (86.3%) $11,132
2020 $920 (8.2%) $10,337 (91.8%) $11,257
2021 $1,461 (12.2%) $10,544 (87.8%) $12,005
2022 $2,774 (22.4%) $9,629 (77.6%) $12,404
2023 $3,432 (25.1%) $10,239 (74.9%) $13,672

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1897th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1687th of 2240 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy)3034
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy)5665
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy)4323
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6258
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy)5344
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6761
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy)2619
 7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5958
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy)3730
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy)1325
 12%
   5th Grade Science (Broward)4946
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students503488
 3%
African American474467
 1.5%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic1712
 29.4%
Pacific Islander00
White74
 42.9%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.6%91.6%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy

Students who attend Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Parkway Middle School
High : Dillard 6-12

In the 2022-23 school year, 488 students attended Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy.

Students at Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy are 96% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Montessori Academy ranks 1666th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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