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Martin Luther King Jr. Middle

PO Box 5000, Hayward, CA, 94540

About Martin Luther King Jr. Middle

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is located at 26890 Holly Hill Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545. It serves students in grades 7–8. Enrollment is approximately 703 students with a student–teacher ratio of about 23:1. The student body includes roughly 46% male and 54% female learners. According to state assessment data, about 25% of students meet math proficiency standards and approximately 45% meet reading benchmarks on statewide assessments. The campus functions within the unified model of the Hayward Unified School District, providing fundamental middle grade instruction in conjunction with electives and student support programs that inform its academic framework for early adolescent learners. The school currently offers a comprehensive 7–8 program that integrates foundational coursework with enrichment opportunities prior to students' transition to high school. Nearby homes typically list around $790,000, mirroring broader East Bay housing trends and indicating local residential pricing near campus. Concerning the averages in California, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is categorized as a local middle school in California, offering a performance profile that families can evaluate against public middle schools statewide.

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Contact Information

Address

PO Box 5000, Hayward, CA, 94540

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Phone

(510) 723-3120

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Website

husd.us

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 45% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
703
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3799 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 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.

Student Demographics

White 1.99%
Asian 15.36%
Hispanic 67.43%
Black 6.69%
Two+ Races 3.27%
Native Am. 0.43%
White
1.99%
Asian
15.36%
Hispanic
67.43%
Black
6.69%
Two+ Races
3.27%
Native Am.
0.43%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 703
54.05%
380 Female
45.95%
323 Male

Student Population

703 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

323 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle will host Cafe Dad Goes to the Movies on February 26, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event is scheduled as an evening campus program for families and community members. The gathering is organized to provide a structured opportunity for parent engagement within the school community.

FAQ

Q1. What academic recognition has Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Hayward received?

Ans. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School has been designated as a California School to Watch for its instructional practices and student achievement growth.

Q2. What structured student support model operates at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?

Ans. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School schedules advisory periods that monitor grades, attendance, and individual academic goal setting.

Q3. What enrichment electives are available at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?

Ans. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School provides band, visual arts, and technology electives within its middle-grade program.

Q4. What athletic participation opportunities exist at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?

Ans. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School participates in district-organized middle school athletic competitions during scheduled sports seasons.

Q5. What district governs Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Hayward?

Ans. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is operated by the Hayward Unified School District in Alameda County.

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
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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
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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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