Serving 701 students in grades 6-8, Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High 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 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 701 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School's student population of 701 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
701 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School is 0.57, 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
#6972 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School is ranked #6972 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillview Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School?
701 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School?
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School is part of Pittsburg Unified School District.
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