Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Martin Luther King Junior 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 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Martin Luther King Jr. School serves the southwest part of Sacramento, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King Junior's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
357 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Junior 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 Junior is 0.77, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6105 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
38%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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 Junior's ranking?
Martin Luther King Junior is ranked #6105 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Martin Luther King Junior often compared to?
Martin Luther King Junioris often viewed alongside schools like Matsuyama Elementary School, Alice Birney Waldorf-inspired by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Junior?
357 students attend Martin Luther King Junior.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Martin Luther King Junior students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Junior?
Martin Luther King Junior has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Junior offer ?
Martin Luther King Junior offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Martin Luther King Junior part of?
Martin Luther King Junior is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Junior located?
Martin Luther King Junior is located in the Southwestern Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 28 other public schools located in Southwestern Sacramento.
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