Serving 706 students in grades 6-8, Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High 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 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High serves the northeast part of Pittsburg, CA, covering an area of approximately 9.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School's student population of 706 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
706 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High 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. Junior High School is 0.57, 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
#7220 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
21%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
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. Junior High School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School is ranked #7220 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillview Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School?
706 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School?
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School is part of Pittsburg Unified School District.
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