MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Madera Unified school district, located in Madera, CA with about 982 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, located at 601 Lilly St. in Madera, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Madera Unified School District. The school provides a middle school curriculum designed to support the academic and social development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. By focusing on core subjects while fostering a supportive learning environment, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in higher education and the workforce.

In addition to its academic programs, the school is deeply integrated into the local Madera community. It emphasizes the values associated with its namesake, promoting character development, civic engagement, and equity among its students. Through various extracurricular activities and school initiatives, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become responsible, active, and thoughtful members of their community.

For more information, contact Martin Luther King Jr. Middle at (559) 674-4681 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 Lilly St.
Madera, CA 93638-3903
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MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Madera, CA with about 982 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Madera Unified
Total Students:
982
Teachers:
42
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 982 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
93.4%
Black or African American
2.4%
White
1.9%
Asian
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.