Summary:
The Martin Luther King Junior Charter School of Excellence is the sole elementary public charter school serving grades K-5 in the Martin Luther King Junior Charter School of Excellence (Dis district in Springfield, Massachusetts. With a total enrollment of 352 students, the school appears to be struggling academically, with significantly below-average performance on MCAS tests across all grade levels and subject areas.
The school's academic performance is a major concern, with only 11.56% of students scoring proficient or better in ELA compared to the state average of 39.17%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of elementary schools in Massachusetts over the past 3 years and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Despite the school's high per-student spending of $19,116, which is significantly above the state average, the academic outcomes remain poor, raising questions about the efficient and effective use of resources.
While the school serves a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic (61.93%) and significant African American (30.4%) enrollment, this alone does not explain the school's persistent academic underperformance. The school's challenges suggest the need for further investigation to understand the root causes and identify potential strategies for improvement to ensure all students have access to a quality education.
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