Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1290 Ivey Ranch Rd,  Oceanside, CA
Oceanside Unified School District
4.4
2.9
1,238 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Greg Smedley
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
48%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
21%
State Average
17.9%
Science
9.2%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
442:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.2%
Female
48.5%
Hispanic
52.8%
White
22.3%
Two or more races
9.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.2%
Black
4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#122 Most Diverse Public MS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 3 Reviews
3.0 Alum
7/16/2018
Not many people enjoy their middle school existence, but mine was bad. When I went there, the facilities were terribly average and there was not a lot of school spirit. The food was not that good as well. Many of my teachers were nice and helpful, though.
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2.9 21 Reviews
1.0 other
7/26/2025
This school is probably the worst I've ever been too the amount of racism and violence is unnerving and disgusting many kids are either very racist or violent I really dislike this school because of the staff that don't anything except wait until there is a fight do not send your children here
1.0 parent
11/20/2024
The staff here are rude and not very understanding, and the campus is very dirty/unhygienic. The kids here are immature and very rude, kids here do not know how to respect each other. I do not recommend it. The food is nasty as well.
2.0 student
8/7/2024
Some of the teachers can be very rude and yell at students for the smallest things because they can’t handle situations calmly! It makes me upset and uncomfortable when in the classroom. They also talk about their religious beliefs which I think is very inappropriate for in the classroom and shouldn...
4.0 student
7/30/2024
It's really really ok, could do better better.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Oceanside, CA and is served by the Oceanside Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,238 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $946,970. Discover additional schools in the area, like El Camino High School, Pacific View Charter School, Tri-City Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Oceanside has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.

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