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#4202 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 44% in state
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
Elementary School · Sausalito Marin City
200 Phillips Dr., Sausalito, CA 94965
Enrollment
282
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
282
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
6.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,202 of 9,539
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
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About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is a public elementary school in Sausalito, CA, part of Sausalito Marin City.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy serves approximately 282 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,202 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.7 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
42% of students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy — Students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.6/10.
How Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy Compares
See how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
200 Phillips Dr., Sausalito, CA 94965
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Tamalpais Valley Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Mill Valley), which scores notably higher. Another option is Strawberry Point Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Mill Valley), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Park Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 2.5 miles away, in nearby Mill Valley), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sausalito, see our Sausalito schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE NEW VILLAGE SCHOOL Sausalito | 0.5 mi | 6.0 |
| The New Village School Sausalito | 0.5 mi | — |
| Lycee Francais de San Francisco (Sausalito) Sausalito | 0.6 mi | — |
| Tamalpais Valley Elementary Mill Valley | 0.8 mi | 9.2 |
| Tamalpais High Mill Valley | 1.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Strawberry Point Elementary Mill Valley | 1.7 mi | 9.1 |
| Mount Tamalpais School Mill Valley | 1.6 mi | — |
| MOUNT TAMALPAIS SCHOOL Mill Valley | 1.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Terra Marin School Mill Valley | 1.5 mi | — |
| Mill Valley Middle Mill Valley | 1.9 mi | 8.7 |
| THE HELIX SCHOOL Mill Valley | 2.2 mi | — |
| HEADLANDS PREPARATORY SCHOOL Sausalito | 1.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Headlands Preparatory School Sausalito | 1.9 mi | — |
| Bel Aire Elementary Tiburon | 2.3 mi | 7.9 |
| TERRA MARIN SCHOOL Mill Valley | 2.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Edna Maguire Elementary Mill Valley | 2.5 mi | 7.9 |
| MARIN HORIZON SCHOOL Mill Valley | 2.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Marin Horizon School Mill Valley | 2.3 mi | — |
| Park Elementary Mill Valley | 2.5 mi | 8.9 |
| Del Mar Middle Tiburon | 2.3 mi | 8.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94965 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$140,417
Median Home Value
$1,492,600
Median Rent
$2,952/mo
Population
12,160
College Educated
65%
Homeownership
56.4%
Avg Commute
29.7 min
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Median Age
51.2
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| ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL DAY SCHOOL Northridge, CA | 6.7 |
| ALL HALLOWS ACADEMY La Jolla, CA | 6.7 |
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| Arthur F. Corey Elementary Buena Park, CA | 6.7 |
| BRISKIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Los Angeles, CA | 6.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy serve?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy rank in CA?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy ranks #4,202 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy a charter school?
No, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy a Title I school?
No, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy?
50.7% of students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 50.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (415) 332-1024
Resources & Links
District
Sausalito Marin City- District Enrollment
- 283
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $36,645
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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