At a glance
Reported students
865
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.88
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
706.5
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 865 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
17.7:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 899
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.4:1
What the reported data says about Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Madera. It is one of 28 current school records connected to Madera Unified. NCES reports 865 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.7:1, below the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (95.8%) and White (1.8%). English learners represent 28.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
- 1How do the reported 17.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.88 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 28.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.8%
- Hispanic95.8%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Madera Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Jack G. Desmond Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
838 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
948 reported students
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
816 reported students
John J. Pershing Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
788 reported students
Sierra Vista Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–06
740 reported students
James Madison
Elementary · Grades KG–08
739 reported students
Public schools near Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Lee Rose Elementary Elementary · Madera Unified | KG–06 | 714 | 0.4 mi |
| Millview Elementary Elementary · Madera Unified | KG–06 | 594 | 0.7 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle Middle · Madera Unified | 07–08 | 948 | 1.7 mi |
| Sherman Thomas STEM Academy Middle · Charter · Sherman Thomas STEM Academy District | 06–08 | 75 | 1.9 mi |
| Jack G. Desmond Middle Middle · Madera Unified | 07–08 | 838 | 2.2 mi |
| Ranchos Middle Middle · Golden Valley Unified | 07–08 | 452 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. Middle serve?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Madera Unified.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle reported 865 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 899 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
The calculated ratio is 17.7:1, based on 865 students and 48.88 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Madera Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle in?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is part of Madera Unified, based in Madera, CA, which operates 28 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Virginia Lee Rose Elementary (0.4 mi), Millview Elementary (0.7 mi), Thomas Jefferson Middle (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.