King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle

366 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Middle School (MLK) is a public school located in the Portola neighborhood of San Francisco. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school and beyond. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while fostering social-emotional growth, often emphasizing a balance between core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, MLK Middle School is known for its efforts to engage the local community and provide students with a well-rounded experience. The school frequently participates in San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) initiatives aimed at enhancing student outcomes through technology, arts, and collaborative projects. By prioritizing an inclusive school culture and maintaining high academic expectations, the school strives to empower its students to become active, responsible members of the broader San Francisco community.

366

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	124
Black	56
Asian	146
Two or More	25
Pacific Islander	7

Asian
146 (39.9 %)
Hispanic
124 (33.9 %)
Black
56 (15.3 %)
Two or More
25 (6.8 %)
White
8 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.9 %)

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:	San Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)330-1500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 6 128

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 123