M L King Academy
San Antonio, TX · San Antonio ISD
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · City, large
4,273rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 3%▼ Declining
3501 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR, San Antonio, TX 78220
(210)978-7935NCES ID 483873010425Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks M L King Academy 4,273rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 3% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 3th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 253 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 193 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2004, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 46.2% | 52.8% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Black | 49.8% | 42.5% | ▼ 7.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| White | 2.7% | 1.6% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2004. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $156K in zip 78220 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is M L King Academy in?
M L King Academy is part of the San Antonio ISD district in San Antonio, Texas.
Is M L King Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks M L King Academy 4,273rd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 3% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of M L King Academy?
Hispanic 53%, Black 43%, Two or more races 3%, White 2% (193 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near M L King Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78220 is $156K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.