Serving 601 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy 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 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
School Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is 0.02, 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
#7416 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
99%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy's ranking?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is ranked #7416 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
601 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy offer ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy part of?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is part of Alisal Union School District.
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