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Martin Luther King
Elementary School · Monterey Peninsula Unified
1713 Broadway, Seaside, CA 93955
Enrollment
572
Student-Teacher
21.2:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
572
Student-Teacher
21.2:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,779 of 9,539
In Seaside
#7 of 8
public schools
In district
#13 of 16
Monterey Peninsula Unified
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Martin Luther King
Elementary School in Seaside · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
International School of Monterey
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About Martin Luther King
Martin Luther King is a public elementary school in Seaside, CA, part of Monterey Peninsula Unified. Martin Luther King serves approximately 572 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Martin Luther King has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,779 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Martin Luther King show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.3 · Average
- District avg 6.1
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Martin Luther King sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Martin Luther King runs 21.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
37% of students at Martin Luther King 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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Martin Luther King — Students at Martin Luther King score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
84.3%
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: 6.6/10.
How Martin Luther King Compares
See how Martin Luther King performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1713 Broadway, Seaside, CA 93955
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Martin Luther King may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ord Terrace Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula (rated 6.8/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Del Rey Woods Elementary (rated 6.4/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Seaside, see our Seaside schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| International School of Monterey Seaside | 0.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula Seaside | 0.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Ord Terrace Elementary Seaside | 0.5 mi | 7.5 |
| PENINSULA ADVENTIST SCHOOL Seaside | 0.9 mi | — |
| Peninsula Adventist School Seaside | 0.9 mi | — |
| MONTEREY BAY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Seaside | 1.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Seaside High Seaside | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Seaside Middle Seaside | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| Del Rey Woods Elementary Seaside | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Community Day Seaside | 1.2 mi | — |
| Central Coast High Seaside | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Monterey Peninsula UNF SCH DIST COM Day MID Seaside | 1.2 mi | — |
| Classical Christian Academy Monterey Bay Monterey | 1.4 mi | — |
| RYAN RANCH CHILDRENS CENTER PRESCHOOL Monterey | 2.1 mi | — |
| George C. Marshall Elementary Monterey | 2.2 mi | 6.0 |
| CHARTWELL SCHOOL Seaside | 2.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Chartwell School Seaside | 2.4 mi | — |
| Bay View Academy Monterey | 2.3 mi | 4.2 |
| YORK SCHOOL Monterey | 2.7 mi | 8.0 |
| Santa Catalina School Monterey | 2.6 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93955 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,331
Median Home Value
$693,800
Median Rent
$2,312/mo
Population
32,253
College Educated
27.6%
Homeownership
36.9%
Avg Commute
21.7 min
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Median Age
33.7
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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|---|---|
| A. H. Morgan Elementary Rialto, CA | 5.3 |
| Acacia Magnet School for Enriched Learning Thousand Oaks, CA | 5.3 |
| Alberta Martone Elementary Modesto, CA | 5.3 |
| Alcott Elementary Pomona, CA | 5.3 |
| Alice Birney Waldorf-Inspired Sacramento, CA | 5.3 |
| Ann Soldo Elementary Watsonville, CA | 5.3 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 572
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 84.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Monterey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.4%
- Phone
- (831) 392-3970
Resources & Links
District
Monterey Peninsula Unified- District Enrollment
- 9,252
- Schools in District
- 20
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,521
- District Rank
- #13 of 16
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