Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

Public K-5

 1001 S. Graham Ln.
       Santa Ana, CA  92703-4726


(714) 972-6000

District: Santa Ana Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5294th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,068 Help


Students who attend Martin Luther King Junior Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Gerald P. Carr Intermediate
High:    Valley High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.5%
Asian:
1.2%
White:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.6% Help


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Compare Details Martin Luther King Junior Elementary ranks worse than 90.2% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 27th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.26. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.5%), Asian (1.2%), White (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.6% 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 18.2, which is the 5th best among 34 elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary is $7,068. 27 elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Martin Luther King Junior Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Martin Luther King Junior Elementary 5294th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Martin Luther King Junior Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Homeless students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:


Santa Ana Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Ana Unified 1236th 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 11.09 4611th 4809 4.1%
2005 10.27 4644th 4822 3.7%
2006 9.18 4667th 4818 3.1%
2007 12.85 4782nd 5113 6.5%
2008 37.78 3084th 5113 39.7%
2009 50.83 2437th 5193 53.1%
2010 41.30 3090th 5314 41.9%
2011 48.12 2718th 5377 49.5%
2012 51.86 2505th 5390 53.5%
2013 40.48 3289th 5530 40.5%
2015 13.85 5219th 5611 7.0%
2016 11.61 5334th 5614 5.0%
2017 14.16 5186th 5692 8.9%
2018 16.82 4942nd 5662 12.7%
2019 14.75 5257th 5789 9.2%
2022 14.49 5405th 5883 8.1%
2023 15.26 5275th 5848 9.8%
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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 26.55 2626th 3246 19.1%
2019 19.22 3218th 3275 1.7%
2022 33.50 2321st 3311 29.9%
2023 34.01 2234th 3240 31.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.43 2215th 2416 8.3%
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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 23.97 4192nd 5084 17.5%
2019 20.81 4514th 5173 12.7%
2022 20.47 4618th 5264 12.3%
2023 20.72 4637th 5355 13.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.32 202nd 356 43.3%
2023 40.28 192nd 336 42.9%
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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 12.50 5102nd 5413 5.7%
2019 15.26 5014th 5492 8.7%
2022 16.07 5086th 5635 9.7%
2023 19.59 4716th 5595 15.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.32 1168th 2128 45.1%
2019 29.53 1823rd 2585 29.5%
2022 19.70 2029th 2227 8.9%
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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 22.76 4307th 5431 20.7%
2019 15.74 4999th 5510 9.3%
2022 14.39 5269th 5663 7.0%
2023 13.12 5285th 5627 6.1%
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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 23.79 3994th 4830 17.3%
2019 20.68 4326th 4963 12.8%
2022 19.93 4504th 5084 11.4%
2023 21.35 4370th 5079 14.0%
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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
1997 6 16 11 764 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1998 2 8 15 885 0 n/a n/a 0 910
1999 2 7 10 1004 0 n/a n/a 0 1023
2000 4 8 15 1028 0 n/a n/a 1 1056
2001 2 6 12 1061 0 n/a n/a 0 1081
2002 0 8 8 1014 0 n/a n/a 1 1031
2003 0 8 8 1014 0 n/a n/a 1 1031
2004 0 6 8 960 0 n/a n/a 24 998
2005 0 4 8 929 0 n/a n/a 2 943
2006 1 6 5 885 1 n/a n/a 0 898
2007 4 3 4 856 0 n/a n/a 2 869
2008 4 5 2 813 n/a n/a n/a 0 824
2009 4 4 0 812 0 1 1 0 822
2010 3 2 0 847 0 0 0 0 852
2011 1 3 0 824 1 0 0 0 829
2012 3 3 1 825 1 0 0 0 833
2013 2 1 1 836 1 0 0 0 841
2014 0 2 2 826 1 0 0 0 831
2015 0 1 2 798 0 0 0 0 801
2016 2 1 2 743 5 1 0 0 754
2017 2 0 2 735 5 0 0 0 744
2018 2 0 2 681 5 0 0 0 690
2019 2 0 2 630 6 0 0 0 640
2020 2 0 3 598 6 0 0 0 609
2021 0 0 4 550 5 0 1 0 560
2022 0 0 4 497 4 0 1 0 506
2023 1 0 6 474 0 0 0 0 481

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
1997 797 31.2 25.5 87.6
1998 910 40.4 22.5 90.8
1999 1023 44.4 23.0 86.4
2000 1056 51.4 20.5 93.1
2001 1081 54.0 20.0 90.8
2002 1031 54.0 19.1 91.8
2003 1031 54.0 19.1 91.8
2004 998 52.0 19.2 96
2005 943 43.0 21.9 91.6
2006 898 43.0 20.9 89.9
2007 869 43.5 20.0 87.2
2008 824 42.0 19.6 94.1
2009 822 38.0 20.6 96.4
2010 852 32.0 26.6 97.3
2011 829 n/a n/a 96.7
2012 833 31.0 26.8 n/a
2013 841 29.5 28.5 99.6
2014 831 29.5 28.1 97.8
2015 801 30.0 26.7 90
2016 754 30.0 25.1 96.8
2017 744 29.0 25.6 93.7
2018 690 27.0 25.5 92.2
2019 640 26.0 24.6 93.1
2020 609 n/a n/a 91.8
2021 560 24.0 23.3 88.8
2022 506 26.2 19.2 69.2
2023 481 26.3 18.2 84.6

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
1997 797 31.2 25.5 87.6
1998 910 40.4 22.5 90.8
1999 1023 44.4 23.0 86.4
2000 1056 51.4 20.5 93.1
2001 1081 54.0 20.0 90.8
2002 1031 54.0 19.1 91.8
2003 1031 54.0 19.1 91.8
2004 998 52.0 19.2 96
2005 943 43.0 21.9 91.6
2006 898 43.0 20.9 89.9
2007 869 43.5 20.0 87.2
2008 824 42.0 19.6 94.1
2009 822 38.0 20.6 96.4
2010 852 32.0 26.6 97.3
2011 829 n/a n/a 96.7
2012 833 31.0 26.8 n/a
2013 841 29.5 28.5 99.6
2014 831 29.5 28.1 97.8
2015 801 30.0 26.7 90
2016 754 30.0 25.1 96.8
2017 744 29.0 25.6 93.7
2018 690 27.0 25.5 92.2
2019 640 26.0 24.6 93.1
2020 609 n/a n/a 91.8
2021 560 24.0 23.3 88.8
2022 506 26.2 19.2 69.2
2023 481 26.3 18.2 84.6

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201399.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%
201497.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%97.0%99.0%99.0%97.0%97.0%
201589.0%0.0%1.0%11.0%93.0%94.0%97.0%92.0%92.0%
201699.0%0.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201898.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
201996.0%0.0%4.0%≥99.0%97.0%≥99.0%96.0%≥99.0%

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 $7,068

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Martin Luther King Junior Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5257th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5275th of 5848 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)14.814.1
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)31.628.4
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)1314.1
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)35.229.2
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)3.44.4
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Santa Ana Unified)6.94.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)13.88.7
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)31.826.8
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)33.631.4
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)36.417.1
 19.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)33.326.6
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)26.17.9
 18.2%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Santa Ana Unified)13.11.7
 11.4%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)14.59.1
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)20.726.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)37.634
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)19.512.2
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)27.420.5
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)10.611
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (Santa Ana Unified)17.817.1
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Martin Luther King Junior Elementary)13.82.5
 11.3%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Santa Ana Unified)15.14.3
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)138.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students640481
 24.8%
African American00
American Indian60
 100%
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic630474
 24.8%
Pacific Islander00
White21
 50%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.1%84.6%
 8.5%


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

Middle : Gerald P. Carr Intermediate
High : Valley High

In the 2022-23 school year, 481 students attended Martin Luther King Junior Elementary.

Students at Martin Luther King Junior Elementary are 99% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Martin Luther King Junior Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.8% of California elementary schools.


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