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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary

1100 Citadel St., Bakersfield, CA 93307, United States

+1 (661) 631-5229

http://www.bcsd.com

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Overview

About This School

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is a public middle in Bakersfield, California, serving 709 students in grades K-6. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1 with 32 teachers on staff, and the average teacher salary is $108,496. Students are primarily Hispanic at 83%, while 12% identify as Black, 4% as White, and 1% as two or more races. The student body is composed of 52% male and 48% female students.

709

Total Students

K-6

21:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

32 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-6

County

Kern County

Students per Counselor

N/A:1

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Class Information

21:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 20.7:1

State Avg: 20.5:1

Students per Counselor

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$108,496

City Avg: $103,110

State Avg: $106,740

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio21:1

Students per Counselor:1

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

52.05%

Male

47.95%

Female

Total Enrollment: 709 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White3.95%

Hispanic82.65%

Asian0.14%

Black12.41%

Two or More Races0.71%

Native American0.14%

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary

Q: What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?

A: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is a middle public located in Bakersfield.

Q: How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?

A: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary has approximately 709 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 21:1.

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Detailed Information about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary

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About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary - Bakersfield, CA

Quick Facts about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
School Name	Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-6
Location	1100 Citadel St., Bakersfield, CA 93307, Bakersfield, CA
County	Kern County
Phone	+1 (661) 631-5229
Total Students	709
Student-Teacher Ratio	21:1
Full-Time Teachers	32
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary

What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is a middle public located in Bakersfield.

How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary has approximately 709 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary is 21:1.

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