Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary

Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is a regular public elementary school located in the heart of Santa Ana, California, in Orange County. The school serves kindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of 485 students.

With a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.2:1 and 24 full-time equivalent teachers, Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary aims to provide personalized attention to its young learners. The academic performance at the school is currently rated 3.3 out of 10 by MySchoolScout, placing it in the 14th percentile among California schools with a state ranking of #8195 out of 9566 schools.

The ELA/Reading proficiency rate for students across all grades is 20%, and in math, 16% are proficient or above. While these scores indicate areas for improvement, the school continues to focus on student development and academic growth. Martin Luther King Jr.

Elementary is situated in a large city setting, offering students exposure to diverse urban environments and resources. The school community works together to support its students' learning journey as they progress through their elementary years.

While current test scores at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 20.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.