Serving 400 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 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
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)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 27%
- Reading Proficiency: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School's student population of 400 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
42%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
15%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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, Aptos Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School?
400 students attend King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School students are Asian, 32% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are White.
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 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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