- Enrollment
- 2,017
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Madera, CA
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Jr. Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062334004613
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 5
- middle schools in Madera · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Madera, CA.
School address
District: Madera Unified · California
NCES ID 062334004613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.4 → 46.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 062334004613 · Madera, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 18.8:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Matilda Torres High (2,017 students)
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.4 → 46.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Matilda Torres
Matilda Torres High
2,017 students
- Madera High
Madera High
1,869 students
- Madera South H
Madera South High
1,859 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson Middle
948 students
- This school
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
865 students
- Jack G. Desmon
Jack G. Desmond Middle
838 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Jr. Middle reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Middle compares
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 60% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.8%
White 1.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.2, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Madera Unified reports $18,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Torres High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madera High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madera South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jack G. Desmond Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Luther King Jr. Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,859
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Madera
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Thomas Jefferson Middle
Standard public school
948 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Jack G. Desmond Middle
Standard public school
838 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Ranchos Middle
Standard public school
452 students 30.1:1 students per teacher
Sherman Thomas Stem Academy
Standard public school
75 students 37.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle has 865 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Madera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 919 (2022-23) → 917 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
88.9% of students at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
The largest demographic group at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.8% of enrollment, in Madera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Martin Luther King Jr. Middle rank among middle schools in Madera?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle ranks #2 of 5 middle schools in Madera, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Madera on the city page.
What other schools are in Madera Unified?
Besides Martin Luther King Jr. Middle, Madera Unified also operates Matilda Torres High (2,017 students), Madera High (1,869 students), and Madera South High (1,859 students). See the Madera Unified district page for the complete list.