- Enrollment
- 2,748
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Bernardino, 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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063417008185
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #1 of 9
- middle schools in San Bernardino · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle ranks #1 of 9 middle schools in San Bernardino, CA.
School address
District: San Bernardino City Unified · California
NCES ID 063417008185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 063417008185 · San Bernardino, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 19.4:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Cajon High (2,748 students)
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle shrank from 635 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 33.1 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
- Cajon High
Cajon High
2,748 students
- Arroyo Valley
Arroyo Valley High
2,692 students
- Indian Springs
Indian Springs High
1,810 students
- San Bernardino
San Bernardino High
1,440 students
- San Gorgonio H
San Gorgonio High
1,431 students
- This school 581
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
581 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Jr. Middle reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Middle compares
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$21,009
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.7%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 1.4%
White 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Bernardino City Unified reports $21,009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cajon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arroyo Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Bernardino High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Gorgonio High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,810
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,440
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in San Bernardino
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Cesar E. Chavez Middle
Standard public school
1,107 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Arrowview Middle
Standard public school
917 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Golden Valley Middle
Standard public school
742 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Shandin Hills Middle
Standard public school
709 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Curtis Middle
Standard public school
679 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Del Vallejo Middle
Standard public school
642 students 18.9:1 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 (~581 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 581 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Bernardino, CA. CCD year-over-year: 635 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% 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?
88.5% 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 89.7% of enrollment, in San Bernardino, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 San Bernardino?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle ranks #1 of 9 middle schools in San Bernardino, 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 San Bernardino on the city page.
What other schools are in San Bernardino City Unified?
Besides Martin Luther King Jr. Middle, San Bernardino City Unified also operates Cajon High (2,748 students), Arroyo Valley High (2,692 students), and Indian Springs High (1,810 students). See the San Bernardino City Unified district page for the complete list.