D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3112 Meridian St N, Huntsville, AL 35811
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in Alabama
Growth
D
Students gain 0.72 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 15th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
451
Students
enrolled
14.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1003.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%15/100Students gain 0.72 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.60 in 2009–19; 20th percentile in Alabama (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 80% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency18% (−23 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency4% (−16 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black17%3%reading -14 pts, math -7 pts12th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%10%reading -5 pts, math -8 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income17%3%reading -19 pts, math -12 pts10th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3112 Meridian St N
City Huntsville
ZIP Code 35811
District 0101800
NCES School ID 010180000623
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35811

Understanding the community around Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $81,754
Per Capita Income $43,075
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 40.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%
High School or Higher 92.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $229,500
Median Rent $941
Owner-Occupied 77.3%
Renter-Occupied 22.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 67.4%
Hispanic/Latino 14.2%
White 11.3%
Two or More Races 6.4%
Asian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 451
Teachers (FTE) 30.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School has 451 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School serve?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School receive per student?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School receives $13,040 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School in 35811 ▼
Avg Home Value
$288,853
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,365
1-Year Change
+4.0%
% Renters
22.7%

Other Schools in 35811

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026