M. L. King Jr. Elementary School

M. L. King Jr. Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
960 10th St,  Oakland, CA
Oakland Unified School District
4.6
337 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Roma Groves
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
12%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
24.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
2.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
2%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Black
52.7%
Two or more races
18.7%
White
13%
Hispanic
8.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.6%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 11 Reviews
2.0 parent
7/28/2025
I would not recommend MLK my son was there from 2-5 grade during his time at MLK he was in constant fights I’m sure he had a part in some of them other times not so much one day he reported that two other boys were calling him some unsavory names like a female dog or a female reproductive system. Wh...
4.0 parent
10/30/2018
It’s ok could be better because they are not consistent
5.0 parent
3/5/2015
Yes i have a child that attends MLK school they have excallent teacher there. My child attends school faithfully
5.0 parent
10/8/2013
this school is wonderful because it helped my children succeed in learnig he had good grades and was a smart kids

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M. L. King Jr. Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Oakland, CA and is served by the Oakland Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 337 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. M. L. King Jr. Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $686,744. Discover additional schools in the area, like McClymonds High School, Ralph J. Bunche High School, Metwest High School, and more. Learn more about what Oakland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near M. L. King Jr. Elementary School.

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