Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School

About Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School

Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Chicago. The school is dedicated to the legacy of the late civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr., and his commitment to justice and equality for all. The school is a part of the Chicago Public Schools system, and provides a quality education to students in grades K-8.
The school has a strong focus on academic excellence and provides a rich curriculum that includes core subjects such as math, science, social studies, and language arts. Additionally, the school offers a variety of enrichment activities such as art, music, physical education, and technology.
The school also has a strong emphasis on character development and encourages students to become active members of their community. Students are encouraged to participate in service projects, such as volunteering at local charities and participating in community events.
At Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School, students are encouraged to strive for excellence and to develop a strong sense of self-worth. The school is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential.

Address:	820 Hume Ave. Hanford, CA 93232
Phone:	(559) 585-3715
Site:	hesd.k12.ca.us
Grades:	K – 6
Enrollment:	630 students

Overview Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School

Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School serves 630 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School 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 19% (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 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School

Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School 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 Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.