Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
Schenectady, NY · Schenectady City School District · Grades PK-5
2,056th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 12%▲ Improving
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School 2,056th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 12% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 1th in 2019 to 12th in 2025 — improving.
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 391 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 20.5% | 29.4% | ▲ 8.9 pts | |
| Black | 46.0% | 26.6% | ▼ 19.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.3% | 24.3% | ▲ 9.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 9.0% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| White | 14.7% | 8.4% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
Typical home value $180K in zip 12307 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 0.4 mi away2,185th of 2,326
ELA 23% · Math 29% - 1William C Keane Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 0.6 mi away2,234th of 2,326
ELA 25% · Math 21% - 4Destine Preparatory Charter SchoolDestine Preparatory Charter School · 0.8 mi away · charter1,615th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 52% - 1Lincoln Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 0.8 mi away2,254th of 2,326
ELA 23% · Math 19% - 1Hamilton Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 0.8 mi away2,280th of 2,326
ELA 20% · Math 15% - 2Howe Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.5 mi away2,002nd of 2,326
ELA 36% · Math 33% - 2Van Corlaer Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.7 mi away1,985th of 2,326
ELA 32% · Math 39% - 4Jessie T Zoller Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.9 mi away1,545th of 2,326
ELA 44% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School in?
Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School is part of the Schenectady City School District district in Schenectady, New York.
Is Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School 2,056th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 12% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School?
Asian 29%, Black 27%, Hispanic 24%, Two or more races 9% (391 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12307 is $180K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.