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#5668 of 9,539 schools in CA
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Elementary School · Los Angeles Unified
3989 South Hobart Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90062
Enrollment
285
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
285
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,668 of 9,539
In Los Angeles
#409 of 563
public schools
In district
#578 of 769
Los Angeles Unified
School environment
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, CA, part of Los Angeles Unified. Martin Luther King Jr.
Elementary serves approximately 285 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,668 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
54% of students at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary 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 Jr. Elementary — Students at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary score 19% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.5/10.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Compares
See how Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3989 South Hobart Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90062
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Birdielee V. Bright Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is TRANSFIGURATION SCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Forty-Second Street Elementary (rated 5.8/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Los Angeles, see our Los Angeles schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90062 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,652
Median Home Value
$672,700
Median Rent
$1,473/mo
Population
32,110
College Educated
16.5%
Homeownership
46.1%
Avg Commute
35.9 min
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Median Age
38.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary serve?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 16.8:1. 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 Jr. Elementary rank in CA?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary ranks #5,668 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Jr. Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary a charter school?
No, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary a Title I school?
No, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?
97.9% of students at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.0%
- Phone
- (323) 294-0031
Resources & Links
District
Los Angeles Unified- District Enrollment
- 419,929
- Schools in District
- 785
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,687
- District Rank
- #578 of 769
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