Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy
Salinas, CA · Alisal Union · Grades K-6
4,838th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 15%▲ Improving
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy 4,838th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 15% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 10th in 2015 to 15th in 2025 — improving.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 322 students tested
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 601 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.1% | 98.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy
Typical home value $668K in zip 93905 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Jesse G. Sanchez ElementaryAlisal Union · 0 mi away4,886th of 5,659
ELA 22% · Math 22% - 1Fremont ElementaryAlisal Union · 0.6 mi away5,345th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 12% - 1Frank Paul ElementaryAlisal Union · 0.7 mi away5,206th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 14% - 4Alisal CommunityAlisal Union · 0.7 mi away3,525th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 28% - 3Cesar E. Chavez ElementaryAlisal Union · 0.8 mi away3,980th of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 25% - 3Virginia Rocca Barton ElementaryAlisal Union · 0.8 mi away4,406th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 27% - 3Los Padres ElementarySalinas City Elementary · 1 mi away4,351st of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 29% - 2Bardin ElementaryAlisal Union · 1.2 mi away5,085th of 5,659
ELA 23% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy in?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy is part of the Alisal Union district in Salinas, California.
Is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy 4,838th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy?
Hispanic 99% (601 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93905 is $668K 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.