Serving 669 students in grades 7-8, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 669 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martin Luther King Jr. Middle serves the southwest area of Hayward, CA, encompassing approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of around 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School's student population of 669 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
669 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Potential Becomes Reality
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle 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. Middle School is 0.49, 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
#4826 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cobras
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is ranked #4826 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anthony W. Ochoa Middle School, Cesar Chavez Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
669 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is part of Hayward Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School located?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is located in the Southgate neighborhood of Hayward, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Southgate.
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