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Elementary SchoolsGrades P-6

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary

Bakersfield City · Kern County · 1100 Citadel Street, Bakersfield, CA 93307

(661) 631-5229 · www.bcsd.com

1/10
#5595
Rank 5595 out of 5,722
Top 98%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5521 · 4th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5591 · 2nd percentile
Science1/10 · #5339 · 5th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary serves families in southeast Bakersfield, a working-class part of the city where community roots run deep and neighbors tend to know each other well. Academically, the school faces significant challenges, with test scores that suggest many students would benefit from additional support at home or through tutoring programs. Families who enroll here should plan to stay closely involved in their child's learning journey, as building a strong foundation in reading and math will likely require effort well beyond the classroom.

Student Demographics

349 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
302 (87%)
African American
34 (10%)
White
11 (3%)
Other
4 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners130 (37%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged332 (95%)
Students with Disabilities45 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

709
Enrollment
39.3
Teachers (FTE)
18:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #4335 · 28th percentile

68 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found