Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Los Angeles, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School's student population of 278 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
278 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to M.L. King Jr. ES Home of the Doves!
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7265 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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Hispanic
80%
56%
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Black
16%
5%
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White
1%
20%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is ranked #7265 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Elementary School, One Hundred Eighteenth Street Elementary School, Leo Politi Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
278 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School located?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is located in the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA. There are 201 other public schools located in South Los Angeles.
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