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Martin Luther King Elementary

2270 East 122nd St., Compton, CA, 90222

Ranked 2664 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Compton
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Martin Luther King Elementary

2270 East 122nd St., Compton, CA, 90222

About Martin Luther King Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 32% in Reading.
14
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
337
Total Students
$120677
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 80.12%
Black 18.4%
Two+ Races 0.59%
Native Am. 0.3%
White
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
80.12%
Black
18.4%
Two+ Races
0.59%
Native Am.
0.3%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 337
48.37%
163 Female
51.63%
174 Male

Student Population

337 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Martin Luther King Elementary Contact Information

Address

2270 East 122nd St., Compton, CA, 90222

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Phone

(310) 898-6430

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Martin Luther King Elementary's drone team recently soared to victory, qualifying for the upcoming championships in April. The school continues to emphasize leadership and accountability as part of its core mission for every scholar. Educators at this site are currently using new "data chats" to tailor instruction to individual student performance.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a student council or program for leaders at Martin Luther King Elementary?

Ans. Students can run for student government positions to help plan school events and learn basic leadership and advocacy skills.


Q2. What does Martin Luther King Elementary do in the school cafeteria for kids with food allergies and dietary restrictions?

Ans. The nutrition staff works closely with parents to make sure that students with documented food allergies can eat safely.


Q3. Do fourth and fifth graders at Martin Luther King Elementary School get lessons in playing instruments?

Ans. Students in upper elementary school can join the band and learn how to play different brass or woodwind instruments.


Q4. What is Martin Luther King Elementary's policy on students using their own cell phones?

Ans. To keep the classroom focused and free of distractions, students must keep their personal electronic devices off and in their backpacks.


Q5. Does Martin Luther King Elementary have a summer bridge program for kids who will be starting kindergarten?

Ans. During the summer, there is a special orientation program for the youngest students to help them get used to school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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