Serving 581 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy's student population of 581 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7936 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is ranked #7936 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
581 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy offer ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy part of?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is part of Alisal Union School District.
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