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Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy

925 N. Sanborn Rd.
Salinas, CA 93905
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Tel: (831) 796-3916
www.alisal.org
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Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy serves 579 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)

School Overview

Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy's student population of 579 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
579 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
25%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
29%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
98%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
White
1%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.04
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Alisal Union School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy's ranking?

Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy?

579 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

98% of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy?

Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy offer ?

Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy part of?

Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy is part of Alisal Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 579 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 29%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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