Bayside Martin Luther King Junior Academy

About Bayside Martin Luther King Junior Academy

Bayside Martin Luther King Junior Academy is a public charter school located in the heart of Bayside, California. The school was founded in 2002 and serves students in grades K-8. The school is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education that is rooted in the principles of social justice and equality. The school’s mission is to empower students to become active participants in their education and to develop their academic, social, and emotional skills.
At Bayside Martin Luther King Junior Academy, students are encouraged to explore their interests and to develop their skills in a safe and supportive environment. The school offers a variety of classes and activities to engage students in meaningful learning experiences. The curriculum is designed to challenge students and to help them develop critical thinking skills. Additionally, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities to help students explore their interests in the arts, sciences, and athletics.
Bayside Martin Luther King Junior Academy is committed to providing students with a high-quality education that prepares them for success in college and in life. The school is dedicated to creating an environment of respect and acceptance, where students can grow and thrive.

Address:	200 Phillips Dr. Sausalito, CA 94965
Phone:	(415) 332-1024
Site:	baysidemlk.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	111 students

Overview Bayside Martin Luther King Junior Academy

Bayside Martin Luther King Junior Academy serves 111 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Bayside Martin Luther King Junior Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Bayside Martin Luther King Junior Academy

Bayside Martin Luther King Junior Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Bayside Martin Luther King Junior Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.