Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

Public K-6

 1950 Villa Ave.
       El Centro, CA  92243-1268


(760) 337-6555

District: El Centro Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
3731st of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,002 Help


Students who attend Martin Luther King Junior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kennedy Middle
High:    Southwest High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.4 Help
Number of students:  433

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.2%
White:
1.2%
African American:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.5% Help


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Compare Details Martin Luther King Junior Elementary ranks worse than 63.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 7th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the El Centro Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.92. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.2%), White (1.2%), African American (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary is 25.4. 6 elementary schools in the El Centro Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary is $8,002, which is the 3rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the El Centro Elementary School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Martin Luther King Junior Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin Luther King Junior Elementary 3731st of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Martin Luther King Junior Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Male students:
Hispanic students:


El Centro Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks El Centro Elementary 993rd of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.65 4052nd 4809 15.7%
2005 27.35 3456th 4822 28.3%
2006 39.93 2727th 4818 43.4%
2007 31.98 3430th 5113 32.9%
2008 38.98 2996th 5113 41.4%
2009 38.57 3142nd 5193 39.5%
2010 41.34 3086th 5314 41.9%
2011 42.42 3055th 5377 43.2%
2012 38.56 3350th 5390 37.8%
2013 49.47 2719th 5530 50.8%
2015 48.44 2532nd 5611 54.9%
2016 50.31 2472nd 5614 56.0%
2017 50.60 2513th 5692 55.9%
2018 28.99 3913th 5662 30.9%
2019 41.11 3124th 5789 46.0%
2022 32.94 3622nd 5883 38.4%
2023 31.92 3720th 5848 36.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.23 1288th 3246 60.3%
2019 54.63 1015th 3275 69.0%
2022 46.65 1384th 3311 58.2%
2023 52.85 1054th 3240 67.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.09 2879th 5084 43.4%
2019 52.96 2207th 5173 57.3%
2022 43.70 2709th 5264 48.5%
2023 42.76 2849th 5355 46.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.48 3640th 5413 32.8%
2019 42.98 2924th 5492 46.8%
2022 33.08 3487th 5635 38.1%
2023 31.67 3596th 5595 35.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.47 3898th 5431 28.2%
2019 38.60 3138th 5510 43.0%
2022 33.22 3527th 5663 37.7%
2023 32.49 3567th 5627 36.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.44 2901st 4830 39.9%
2019 51.26 2203rd 4963 55.6%
2022 43.78 2607th 5084 48.7%
2023 43.31 2647th 5079 47.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 65 24 7 555 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1992 59 19 7 600 1 n/a n/a 0 686
1993 48 16 5 661 0 n/a n/a 0 730
1994 56 14 4 627 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1995 47 18 2 601 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1996 47 18 2 601 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1997 26 12 0 466 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1998 27 9 1 422 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1999 25 13 0 375 0 n/a n/a 0 413
2000 20 14 0 387 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2001 13 10 0 401 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2002 7 9 0 392 2 n/a n/a 0 410
2003 7 9 0 392 2 n/a n/a 0 410
2004 6 10 1 388 2 n/a n/a 0 407
2005 6 7 2 351 2 n/a n/a 0 368
2006 8 5 2 330 1 n/a n/a 0 346
2007 13 7 1 361 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2008 4 8 1 365 n/a n/a n/a 0 378
2009 6 11 0 365 0 1 0 0 383
2010 7 9 0 382 0 0 3 0 401
2011 4 7 0 366 0 0 3 0 380
2012 8 8 1 407 0 0 3 0 427
2013 9 8 1 389 0 0 0 0 407
2014 6 4 0 392 0 0 1 0 403
2015 5 5 2 405 0 0 0 0 417
2016 3 3 0 430 0 0 1 0 437
2017 4 3 0 412 0 0 0 0 419
2018 1 4 1 446 0 0 0 0 452
2019 3 1 1 439 0 0 2 0 446
2020 4 0 1 446 0 0 0 0 451
2021 3 0 1 438 1 0 0 0 443
2022 2 2 0 395 3 0 2 0 404
2023 5 2 0 425 0 0 1 0 433

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 651 24.0 27.1 n/a
1992 686 24.4 28.1 79.6
1993 730 26.0 28.1 88.6
1994 701 26.0 27.0 93.6
1995 668 27.0 24.7 74.3
1996 668 27.0 24.7 74.3
1997 504 24.0 21.0 90.9
1998 459 23.0 20.0 82.6
1999 413 21.0 19.7 91.8
2000 421 22.5 18.7 83.8
2001 424 22.5 18.8 83.5
2002 410 20.5 20.0 88.5
2003 410 20.5 20.0 88.5
2004 407 19.0 21.4 83
2005 368 18.0 20.4 87.8
2006 346 17.0 20.4 89.6
2007 382 17.5 21.8 87.2
2008 378 19.0 19.9 86.8
2009 383 19.4 18.7 90.1
2010 401 18.0 22.2 91
2011 380 n/a n/a 97.1
2012 427 15.0 28.4 n/a
2013 407 14.5 28.0 90.9
2014 403 15.0 26.8 81.9
2015 417 16.0 26.0 87.1
2016 437 17.0 25.7 88.6
2017 419 17.0 24.6 91.2
2018 452 17.5 25.8 94
2019 446 n/a n/a 89.2
2020 451 n/a n/a 92.9
2021 443 18.0 24.6 94.1
2022 404 17.0 23.7 92.3
2023 433 17.0 25.4 84.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 651 24.0 27.1 n/a
1992 686 24.4 28.1 79.6
1993 730 26.0 28.1 88.6
1994 701 26.0 27.0 93.6
1995 668 27.0 24.7 74.3
1996 668 27.0 24.7 74.3
1997 504 24.0 21.0 90.9
1998 459 23.0 20.0 82.6
1999 413 21.0 19.7 91.8
2000 421 22.5 18.7 83.8
2001 424 22.5 18.8 83.5
2002 410 20.5 20.0 88.5
2003 410 20.5 20.0 88.5
2004 407 19.0 21.4 83
2005 368 18.0 20.4 87.8
2006 346 17.0 20.4 89.6
2007 382 17.5 21.8 87.2
2008 378 19.0 19.9 86.8
2009 383 19.4 18.7 90.1
2010 401 18.0 22.2 91
2011 380 n/a n/a 97.1
2012 427 15.0 28.4 n/a
2013 407 14.5 28.0 90.9
2014 403 15.0 26.8 81.9
2015 417 16.0 26.0 87.1
2016 437 17.0 25.7 88.6
2017 419 17.0 24.6 91.2
2018 452 17.5 25.8 94
2019 446 n/a n/a 89.2
2020 451 n/a n/a 92.9
2021 443 18.0 24.6 94.1
2022 404 17.0 23.7 92.3
2023 433 17.0 25.4 84.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201493.0%5.0%2.0%0.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%
201597.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,002

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3124th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3720th of 5848 Elementary schools
 9.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)62.542.6
 19.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Centro Elementary)41.428
 13.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)76.862.3
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (El Centro Elementary)43.835.3
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)39.131.6
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Centro Elementary)39.132.1
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)24.625.9
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (El Centro Elementary)29.424.3
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)30.225.5
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Centro Elementary)4138.3
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)12.79.1
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (El Centro Elementary)24.122.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)14.118.2
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (El Centro Elementary)19.917.5
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)52.231.4
 20.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Centro Elementary)54.138.3
 15.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)38.214.3
 24%
   6th Grade Mathematics (El Centro Elementary)35.123.9
 11.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students446433
 2.9%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic439425
 3.2%
Pacific Islander00
White35
 66.7%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.2%84.5%
 4.7%


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Martin Luther King Junior Elementary ranks 3731st of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Martin Luther King Junior Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kennedy Middle
High : Southwest High

Students at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 433 students attended Martin Luther King Junior Elementary.


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