Martin Luther King Jr. Middle

711 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, located in Hayward, California, serves a diverse student population within the Hayward Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By offering a variety of core curriculum programs, elective courses, and extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore their individual talents and interests.

The school community places a strong value on restorative practices and creating a safe, supportive campus culture. In line with its namesake’s legacy, the institution strives to promote equity, civic responsibility, and leadership among its middle schoolers. Through collaborative efforts between staff, parents, and the local community, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School works to provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports students in becoming engaged and capable members of the Hayward community.

711

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	496
Black	44
Asian	113
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	29

Hispanic
496 (69.9 %)
Asian
113 (15.9 %)
Black
44 (6.2 %)
Pacific Islander
29 (4.1 %)
Two or More
18 (2.5 %)
White
9 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hayward Unified
Phone:	(510)723-3120
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	711
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	461
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* 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

Grade 7 368

Grade 8 343