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Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Middle School · Madera Unified
601 Lilly St., Madera, CA 93638
Enrollment
917
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
5.8
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
917
Student-Teacher
19.9:1
Score
5.8
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,870 of 9,539
In Madera
#18 of 41
public schools
In district
#12 of 27
Madera Unified
School environment
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
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About Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is a public middle school in Madera, CA, part of Madera Unified. Martin Luther King Jr.
Middle serves approximately 917 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,870 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Martin Luther King Jr. Middle show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 6.1
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle 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.
32% of students at Martin Luther King Jr. 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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Martin Luther King Jr. Middle — Students at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
96.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 28 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: 6.3/10.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Compares
See how Martin Luther King Jr. Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
601 Lilly St., Madera, CA 93638
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Martin Luther King Jr. Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Sherman Thomas STEM Academy (rated 7.6/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Thomas Jefferson Middle (rated 6.1/10, 1.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Madera, see our Madera schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Lee Rose Elementary Madera | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Sierra Vista Elementary Madera | 0.7 mi | 3.8 |
| Millview Elementary Madera | 0.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Mountain Vista High Madera | 0.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Madera County Independent Academy Madera | 0.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Juvenile Hall (Endeavor/Voyager Secondary) Madera | 0.9 mi | — |
| Pioneer Technical Center Madera | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Gould Educational Center Madera | 1.1 mi | 3.0 |
| George Washington Elementary Madera | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| ST JOACHIM SCHOOL Madera | 1.2 mi | 4.3 |
| St. Joachim Elementary Madera | 1.2 mi | — |
| Madera High Madera | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| James Madison Elementary Madera | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| James Monroe Elementary Madera | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| John J. Pershing Elementary Madera | 1.7 mi | 4.6 |
| Parkwood Elementary Madera | 1.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Alpha Elementary Madera | 1.8 mi | 6.0 |
| Sherman Thomas STEM Academy Madera | 1.9 mi | 7.6 |
| REMNANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Madera | 1.8 mi | — |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle Madera | 1.7 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93638 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,031
Median Home Value
$291,500
Median Rent
$1,218/mo
Population
51,502
College Educated
8%
Homeownership
53.6%
Avg Commute
30.5 min
Poverty Rate
26.5%
Median Age
29
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. Middle serve?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle has an enrollment of approximately 917 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 19.9:1. 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. Middle rank in CA?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle ranks #5,870 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle a charter school?
No, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle a Title I school?
No, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
96.3% of students at Martin Luther King Jr. 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 917
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 96.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Madera County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.4%
- Phone
- (559) 674-4681
Resources & Links
District
Madera Unified- District Enrollment
- 20,142
- Schools in District
- 28
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,565
- District Rank
- #12 of 27
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