Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, M L King Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: M L King Academy serves the east part of San Antonio, TX, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.1 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located around 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
M L King Academy's student population of 532 students has grown by 90% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
532 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
M L King Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M L King Academy is 0.38, 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
#7232 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
76%
54%
Black
22%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M L King Academy's ranking?
M L King Academy is ranked #7232 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend M L King Academy?
532 students attend M L King Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of M L King Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of M L King Academy?
M L King Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does M L King Academy offer ?
M L King Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is M L King Academy part of?
M L King Academy is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is M L King Academy located?
M L King Academy is located in the East Side neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 33 other public schools located in East Side.
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