M. L. King Jr. Elementary School

MLK Elementary School is focused on high academic achievement while serving the whole child.

MLK Elementary School empowers, motivates, and inspires its students for academic success.

M. L. King Jr. Elementary School is located right outside downtown Oakland.

M. L. King Jr. Elementary School is one of the top elementary schools in Oakland.

M. L. King Jr. Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

960 10th St, Oakland, CA

West Oakland Neighborhood

Oakland Unified School District

337 Students

C-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Roma Groves

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1

Math Proficiency
7.5%

Reading Proficiency
12%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

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%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 54.4%	Female 45.6%
Black 48.3%	White 20.9%
Hispanic 15.2%	Asian 5.7%
Two or more races 2.4%	Pacific Islander 1.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s 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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Median Lot Size

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California Alameda County Oakland 94607 West Oakland

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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $670,092. 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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