Serving 48 students in grades 5-8, Martin Luther King Junior 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
48 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
56%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Junior Academy?
48 students attend Martin Luther King Junior Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Martin Luther King Junior Academy students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Junior Academy?
Martin Luther King Junior Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Junior Academy offer ?
Martin Luther King Junior Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Martin Luther King Junior Academy part of?
Martin Luther King Junior Academy is part of Sausalito Marin City School District.
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