M L King Academy

3501 Martin Luther King Dr
San Antonio, TX 78220
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-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 10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

M L King Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

M L King Academy's student population of 261 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
261 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

M L King Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M L King Academy is 0.55, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#7916 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10%
37%
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13%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
50%
53%
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Black
45%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.55
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #7916 out of 8,079 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend M L King Academy?
261 students attend M L King Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of M L King Academy students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M L King Academy?
M L King Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does M L King Academy offer ?
M L King Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is M L King Academy part of?
M L King Academy is part of San Antonio ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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