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#3997 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle
Middle School · San Francisco Unified
350 Girard St., San Francisco, CA 94134
Enrollment
371
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
6.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
371
Student-Teacher
17.7:1
Score
6.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#3,997 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#68 of 120
public schools
In district
#60 of 103
San Francisco Unified
School environment
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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About King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle
King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle is a public middle school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle serves approximately 371 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,997 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.8 · Average
- District avg 7.6
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
38% of students at King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle 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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King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle — Students at King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
70.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.
How King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle Compares
See how King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
350 Girard St., San Francisco, CA 94134
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle (rated 8.3/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CORNERSTONE ACADEMY-CAMBRIDGE CAMPUS (rated 6.6/10, 0.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Visitacion Valley Middle (rated 6.0/10, 0.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94134 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$107,566
Median Home Value
$1,064,100
Median Rent
$1,674/mo
Population
40,142
College Educated
29.9%
Homeownership
64.5%
Avg Commute
32.3 min
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Median Age
44.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle
What grades does King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle serve?
King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle?
King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle has an enrollment of approximately 371 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle rank in CA?
King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle ranks #3,997 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle a charter school?
No, King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle a Title I school?
No, King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle?
70.6% of students at King Jr. (martin Luther) Academic Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 371
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 70.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (415) 330-1500
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #60 of 103
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