Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

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Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical is an alternative public charter school serving grades PK-12 in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a student population of 853 that is predominantly African American (96.01%).

The school faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates on LEAP assessments that are well below state averages in both Mathematics (30% vs. 59%) and English Language Arts (45% vs. 69%). Its performance is particularly low in 8th grade Mathematics (59% proficient) and Biology (18% proficient). Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14-14.3 students per teacher, the school serves a high-needs population, with 62.68% to 85.23% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby charter schools like Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy (68.24%) and The Willow School (19.29%).

The persistent academic challenges at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical, coupled with the high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. While the school's student-teacher ratio is lower than nearby charters, other factors, such as the socioeconomic needs of the student population, may be contributing to the significant performance gaps observed across multiple grade levels and subject areas when compared to the state and nearby schools in the Jefferson Parish and Orleans Parish districts.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative PK, KG-12

 1617 Fats Domino Ave.
       New Orleans, LA  70117


(504) 308-3371

District: Dr Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

SchoolDigger Rank:
602nd of 675 Louisiana Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,819 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  882

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.2%
Hispanic:
4.2%
Two or more races:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.8% Help


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Compare Details Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical ranks worse than 89.2% of elementary schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical ranks worse than 78.8% of middle schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.45. (See more...)
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Compare Details Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical ranks worse than 91% of high schools in Louisiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.2%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.8% 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 Charter School for Sci Technical is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical is $16,819.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical:

SchoolDigger ranks Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical 602nd of 675 Louisiana public elementary schools. (See Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical 354th of 449 Louisiana public middle schools. (See Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical 303rd of 333 Louisiana public high schools. (See Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.35 516th 728 29.1%
2019 24.83 591st 731 19.2%
2021 6.95 694th 729 4.8%
2022 17.88 619th 727 14.9%
2023 9.35 692nd 730 5.2%
2024 14.60 602nd 675 10.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.93 515th 682 24.5%
2019 29.88 545th 697 21.8%
2021 8.64 687th 719 4.5%
2022 21.55 604th 724 16.6%
2023 11.64 677th 723 6.4%
2024 20.61 576th 674 14.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.98 605th 684 11.5%
2021 11.39 656th 705 7.0%
2022 17.56 600th 701 14.4%
2023 11.27 663rd 705 6.0%
2024 16.76 564th 635 11.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.60 538th 696 22.7%
2021 4.47 693rd 704 1.6%
2022 13.32 645th 712 9.4%
2023 9.85 677th 713 5.0%
2024 6.67 627th 651 3.7%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.41 363rd 547 33.6%
2019 35.67 399th 559 28.6%
2021 15.42 520th 564 7.8%
2022 26.19 449th 562 20.1%
2023 16.26 527th 570 7.5%
2024 19.87 444th 509 12.8%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.44 266th 411 35.3%
2019 41.03 278th 449 38.1%
2021 8.72 419th 459 8.7%
2022 19.63 372nd 460 19.1%
2023 11.76 412th 465 11.4%
2024 24.45 354th 449 21.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.98 246th 403 39.0%
2019 48.24 229th 430 46.7%
2021 11.74 408th 455 10.3%
2022 27.08 343rd 458 25.1%
2023 15.06 402nd 459 12.4%
2024 26.13 345th 444 22.3%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.99 234th 418 44.0%
2021 15.56 383rd 441 13.2%
2022 19.91 362nd 441 17.9%
2023 10.97 410th 444 7.7%
2024 26.56 326th 415 21.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.90 298th 418 28.7%
2021 5.31 426th 442 3.6%
2022 17.56 368th 442 16.7%
2023 11.92 394th 443 11.1%
2024 24.25 339th 426 20.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.34 127th 313 59.4%
2019 57.66 127th 338 62.4%
2021 20.11 294th 352 16.5%
2022 32.95 239th 360 33.6%
2023 20.10 301st 360 16.4%
2024 29.62 252nd 333 24.3%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

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Rank History for all high school students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.92 287th 302 5.0%
2019 4.75 298th 313 4.8%
2021 4.69 304th 322 5.6%
2022 7.49 299th 326 8.3%
2023 6.99 295th 321 8.1%
2024 7.41 303rd 333 9.0%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.46 57th 122 53.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.66 283rd 301 6.0%
2021 6.61 272nd 285 4.6%
2022 9.59 297th 322 7.8%
2023 8.60 295th 321 8.1%
2024 6.79 303rd 328 7.6%
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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 13.86 7th 7 0.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 5.95 275th 292 5.8%
2021 5.94 275th 288 4.5%
2022 7.20 290th 311 6.8%
2023 6.44 291st 308 5.5%
2024 6.69 288th 308 6.5%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 3.75 282nd 291 3.1%
2021 6.58 275th 292 5.8%
2022 8.00 276th 301 8.3%
2023 11.99 265th 306 13.4%
2024 11.08 279th 315 11.4%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools LA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.86 218th 233 6.4%
2021 12.91 223rd 243 8.2%
2022 16.21 226th 256 11.7%
2023 15.28 221st 252 12.3%
2024 14.99 226th 260 13.1%
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Data source: test scores: Louisiana Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 2 821 0 1 0 0 2 0 826
2017 1 1056 0 4 0 0 1 0 1062
2018 1 1008 0 6 0 0 1 0 1016
2019 3 1001 0 16 1 0 2 0 1023
2020 2 893 0 18 0 0 1 0 914
2021 2 833 0 8 0 0 1 0 844
2022 2 793 0 8 0 0 0 0 803
2023 0 819 0 29 1 0 4 0 853
2024 1 840 1 37 1 0 2 0 882

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

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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 Charter School for Sci Technical

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 826 45.0 18.3 98.3
2017 1062 52.0 20.4 79.4
2018 1016 54.0 18.8 90.8
2019 1023 59.2 17.2 68.1
2020 914 48.0 19.0 82.9
2021 844 60.0 14.0 62.7
2022 803 56.0 14.3 75.1
2023 853 59.6 14.3 85.2
2024 882 59.5 14.8 35.8

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 Charter School for Sci Technical

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 826 45.0 18.3 98.3
2017 1062 52.0 20.4 79.4
2018 1016 54.0 18.8 90.8
2019 1023 59.2 17.2 68.1
2020 914 48.0 19.0 82.9
2021 844 60.0 14.0 62.7
2022 803 56.0 14.3 75.1
2023 853 59.6 14.3 85.2
2024 882 59.5 14.8 35.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $8,975
2018 $10,561
2019 $11,595
2020 $12,776
2021 $16,098
2022 $16,819

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 591st of 731 Elementary schoolsRanks 692nd of 730 Elementary schools
 13.9%
Ranks 278th of 449 Middle schoolsRanks 412th of 465 Middle schools
 26.7%
Ranks 298th of 313 High schoolsRanks 295th of 321 High schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical)2848
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6964
 5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical)6545
 20%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7062
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical)7036
 34%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7268
 4%
4th Grade Social Studies (Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical)425
 37%
   4th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5153
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical)2626
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical)6419
 45%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)6155
 6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical)5032
 18%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)6768
 1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical)7554
 21%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7267
 5%
7th Grade Social Studies (Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical)5238
 14%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)5551
 4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical)2724
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Louisiana)5347
 6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical)6250
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Louisiana)7170
 1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical)6019
 41%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Louisiana)6453
 11%
End of Course Algebra I (Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical)3622
 14%
   End of Course Algebra I (Louisiana)6758
 9%
End of Course English II (Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical)3622
 14%
   End of Course English II (Louisiana)6967
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1023853
 16.6%
African American1001819
 18.2%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic1629
 81.3%
Pacific Islander00
White30
 100%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.1%85.2%
 17.1%


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Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical ranks in the bottom 10.8% of Louisiana alternative schools.

Students at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical are 95% African American, 4% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 882 students attended Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Sci Technical.


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