M L King Academy
Tel:
(210) 978-7935
- M L King Academy serves 365 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- M L King Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
M L King Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- M L King Academy's student population of 365 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 365 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
- M L King Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of M L King Academy is 0.51, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #7450 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 49% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 52% |
| Black | 46% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 96% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Antonio Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to M L King Academy is Southwest Preparatory Southeast Campus (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Idea Najim College Preparatory (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gates Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Antonio Gates Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 226 students
0.5 miles
510 Morningview Dr
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7980 0.5 PK-6 226 - San Antonio Carroll Early Childhood Campus Grades: PK-K | 397 students
0.6 miles
463 Holmgreen
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7965 0.6 PK-K 397 - San Antonio Saisd - Pk 4 Sa Grades: PK | 335 students
0.6 miles
463 Holmgreen Building E
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 554-2200 0.6 PK 335 - San Antonio Dorie Miller Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 262 students
1.0 miles
207 Lincolnshire Dr
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 978-7995 1.0 PK-5 262 - San Antonio Idea Najim Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-2 | 376 students
1.0 miles
926 S Ww White Rd
San Antonio, TX 78220
(210) 413-5274 1.0 PK-2 376
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