Martin Luther School is part of a nonprofit, Gemma Services (legal name Silver Springs-Martin Luther School, which was founded in 1859 in Philadelphia as an orphanage. In 2019, Silver Springs merged with another nonprofit (theVillage) to form Gemma Services.
Located today in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, Gemma Services provides a range of behavioral health, child welfare, and prevention programs, as well as a special education school -- Martin Luther School.
The mission of Gemma Services is to transform hope into action for children, youth, and families who are experiencing emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Martin Luther School is a Pennsylvania licensed private academic school, also designated as an Approved Private School, providing special education for students in grades k-12.
Martin Luther School provides a comprehensive program for students who need emotional support. Our school is designed to allow our students to confidently engage in personalized, purposeful learning, joyfully celebrate individual and collective success, and respectfully challenge self and others to grow. Our mission is to instruct the mind, engage the heart, and empower the will. We use a holistic educational approach to address the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of children in kindergarten, primary, and secondary grades.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 118 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Martin Luther School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
118 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Martin Luther School?
The application deadline for Martin Luther School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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