DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MONTESSORI ACADEMY

385 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Dr. Martin Luther King Montessori Academy, located in Lauderhill, Florida, is a public magnet school serving students in the Broward County Public Schools district. The school distinguishes itself by utilizing the Montessori educational philosophy, which emphasizes child-led learning, hands-on activities, and multi-age classrooms. This approach is designed to foster independence, critical thinking, and a sense of community, allowing students to progress at their own pace within a structured yet flexible academic environment.

As part of the Broward County school system, the academy integrates traditional curriculum standards with Montessori methodology to provide a well-rounded education. The school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages academic excellence and personal development. By prioritizing a "prepared environment," the faculty aims to support the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of its students, preparing them for future success while honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through a commitment to equity and lifelong learning.

385

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	25
Black	357
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Black
357 (92.7%)
Hispanic
25 (6.5%)
White
1 (0.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)322-6550
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	385
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	184	47.8%
Male	201	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)