Serving 366 students in grades 6-8, King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School 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 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School's student population of 366 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School 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 King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#5759 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
40%
12%
Hispanic
34%
55%
Black
15%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School is ranked #5759 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School often compared to?
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School, Visitacion Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School?
366 students attend King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School students are Asian, 34% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School?
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School offer ?
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School part of?
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School located?
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School is located in the Portola neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Portola.
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