Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School serves 630 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School's student population of 630 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
630 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School is 0.27, 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
#2636 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
85%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
7%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School?
630 students attend Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School offer ?
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School part of?
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School is part of Hanford Elementary School District.
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