Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High
Pittsburg, CA · Pittsburg Unified · Grades 6-8
1,013th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 22%▼ Declining
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High 1,013th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 22% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 34th in 2015 to 22th in 2025 — declining.
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 678 students tested
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 701 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.5% | 62.1% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Black | 26.8% | 19.8% | ▼ 7.0 pts | |
| Asian | 6.8% | 8.4% | ▲ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 4.3% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| White | 4.0% | 3.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High
Typical home value $569K in zip 94565 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Hillview Junior HighPittsburg Unified · 1.3 mi away1,095th of 1,294
ELA 31% · Math 12% - 2Rancho Medanos Junior HighPittsburg Unified · 2.4 mi away1,058th of 1,294
ELA 33% · Math 12% - 1Antioch MiddleAntioch Unified · 3.3 mi away1,271st of 1,294
ELA 16% · Math 6% - 1Park MiddleAntioch Unified · 3.4 mi away1,207th of 1,294
ELA 21% · Math 11% - 2Dallas Ranch MiddleAntioch Unified · 5.1 mi away1,120th of 1,294
ELA 29% · Math 12% - 1Riverview MiddleMt. Diablo Unified · 5.4 mi away1,223rd of 1,294
ELA 21% · Math 9% - 1Black Diamond MiddleAntioch Unified · 6.4 mi away1,230th of 1,294
ELA 22% · Math 8% - 9Diablo View MiddleMt. Diablo Unified · 6.4 mi away158th of 1,294
ELA 76% · Math 58%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High in?
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High is part of the Pittsburg Unified district in Pittsburg, California.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High 1,013th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 22% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High?
Hispanic 62%, Black 20%, Asian 8%, Two or more races 4% (701 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94565 is $569K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.