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#6779 of 9,539 schools in CA
Martin Luther King
Elementary School · Monterey Peninsula Unified · Seaside, CA
A Monterey Peninsula Unified elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1713 Broadway, Seaside, CA 93955
- Math 9% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 15% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martin Luther King score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 12% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Martin Luther King sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,365/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Seaside), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,331
Median home value
$693,800
Median rent
$2,312/mo
College educated
27.6%
Homeownership
36.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93955; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International School of MontereyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 0.2 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Dual Language Academy of the Monterey PeninsulaEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Ord Terrace ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Peninsula Adventist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 6 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Monterey Peninsula Unified
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martin Luther King is listed in Monterey Peninsula Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King is a public elementary school in Seaside, CA, part of Monterey Peninsula Unified, serving approximately 572 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,779 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martin Luther King
What grades does Martin Luther King serve?
Martin Luther King serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Martin Luther King?
Martin Luther King has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martin Luther King rank in CA?
Martin Luther King ranks #6,779 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Martin Luther King's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Luther King has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Martin Luther King?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Luther King has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Martin Luther King a charter school?
No, Martin Luther King is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Luther King a Title I school?
No, Martin Luther King is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Luther King?
84.3% of students at Martin Luther King qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 572
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.4%
- Phone
- (831) 392-3970
- Area population (ZIP 93955)
- 32,253
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93955; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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