Serving 866 students in grades 6-8, Martin Luther King Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 866 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Martin Luther King Middle School's student population of 866 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
866 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1968
School Calendar
School Motto
The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character, that is the function of true education. - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Middle School is 0.72, 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
#1052 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
47%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Martin Luther King Middle School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Middle School is ranked #1052 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Martin Luther King Middle School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Willard Middle School, Longfellow Arts And Technology Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Middle School?
866 students attend Martin Luther King Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Martin Luther King Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Middle School?
Martin Luther King Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Middle School offer ?
Martin Luther King Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Martin Luther King Middle School part of?
Martin Luther King Middle School is part of Berkeley Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Middle School located?
Martin Luther King Middle School is located in the North Berkeley neighborhood of Berkeley, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in North Berkeley.
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