Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy

www.smcsd.org

318 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Bayside Martin Luther King Jr. Academy (BMLK), located in Sausalito, California, serves as the primary TK–8 school within the Sausalito Marin City School District. The academy is characterized by its commitment to fostering a personalized learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with innovative teaching strategies, the school aims to prepare students for high school success while nurturing their unique talents and character development in a diverse, community-oriented setting.

The school places a strong focus on equity and student engagement, leveraging its location to provide a holistic educational experience. Through a variety of programs and dedicated faculty, BMLK strives to create a supportive culture that honors the legacy of its namesake by promoting inclusivity, leadership, and civic responsibility. As a central hub for the district, the academy remains dedicated to closing achievement gaps and ensuring that every student has access to the resources and personalized attention necessary to thrive in an evolving global landscape.

318

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	85
Hispanic	82
Black	87
Asian	32
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

Black
87 (27.4 %)
White
85 (26.7 %)
Hispanic
82 (25.8 %)
Asian
32 (10.1 %)
Two or More
31 (9.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sausalito Marin City
Phone:	(415)332-1024
Website:	http://www.smcsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 40