Martin Luther King Junior High School

9301 Wood Rd.
Riverside, CA 92508

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Rating

Top 20%

Tel: (951) 789-5690

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Martin Luther King Junior High School serves 3,081 students in grades 9-12.

Martin Luther King Junior High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,081 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Martin Luther King Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Martin Luther King Junior High School's student population of 3,081 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 118 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

3,081 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

118 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Martin Luther King Junior High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Martin Luther King Junior High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1426 out of 9659 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

54%

40%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

76%

51%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

26:1

22:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

40%

56%

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Black

White

36%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.70

0.63

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Graduation Rate

98%

84%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

33%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

15%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Riverside Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin Luther King Junior High School's ranking?

Martin Luther King Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Martin Luther King Junior High School?

The graduation rate of Martin Luther King Junior High School is 98%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.

How many students attend Martin Luther King Junior High School?

3,081 students attend Martin Luther King Junior High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

40% of Martin Luther King Junior High School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Junior High School?

Martin Luther King Junior High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Martin Luther King Junior High School offer ?

Martin Luther King Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Martin Luther King Junior High School part of?

Martin Luther King Junior High School is part of Riverside Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 3,081 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 5%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 54% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education