Martin Luther King Jr. Middle

About Martin Luther King Jr. Middle

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is located at 601 Lilly Street, Madera, CA 93638. It serves students in grades 7–8. Enrollment is approximately 917 students with a student–teacher ratio of about 20:1. The student body includes roughly 53% male and 47% female learners. According to state assessment data, about 9% of students meet math proficiency standards, and approximately 27% meet reading benchmarks on statewide assessments. The campus operates within the Madera Unified School District’s district structure and offers core middle grade instruction alongside electives and support services designed to engage early adolescents across content areas. With its instructional framework oriented toward both foundational coursework and exploratory learning, the school supports academic progression prior to high school within the district's grade structure. Homes in the vicinity are typically listed at approximately $373,000, which is consistent with the home values of the surrounding area for families who are considering residential options in this region of Madera. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School differentiates itself in comparison to public middle schools across the state and relative to California averages. It is categorized among local middle schools in California in relation to statewide trends, offering context for families exploring educational and community profiles within middle-grade environments.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 9%

Reading 27%

State average proficiency is 9% in Math and 27% in Reading.

46

Full-time Teachers

20 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

917

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.42%

Asian 0.65%

Hispanic 95.31%

Black 1.42%

Two+ Races 0.87%

Native Am. 0.33%

White

1.42%

Asian

0.65%

Hispanic

95.31%

Black

1.42%

Two+ Races

0.87%

Native Am.

0.33%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 917

47.44%

435 Female

52.56%

482 Male

Student Population

917 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

152 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Contact Information

Address

601 Lilly St., Madera, CA, 93638

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Phone

(559) 674-4681

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Website

http://www.madera.k12.ca.us/king

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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

Madera Unified has recently approved major upgrades to the athletic facilities at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. The project includes turning dirt tracks into all-weather tracks and making big improvements to the track and field areas. The goal of the modernization is to make the school's outdoor sports facilities last longer and be easier to use.

FAQ

Q1. What college readiness initiative is implemented at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Madera?

Ans. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School implements the AVID program to strengthen organization skills, academic writing, and structured note-taking strategies.

Q2. What visual and performing arts programs are available at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?

Ans. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School offers band and visual arts electives that include rehearsals, exhibitions, and public performances.

Q3. What structured academic support model operates at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?

Ans. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School schedules targeted intervention periods that provide tutoring and monitored skill reinforcement sessions.

Q4. What competitive athletics structure exists at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?

Ans. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School participates in the district’s middle school athletic league during organized sports seasons.

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

Ans. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is operated by Madera Unified School District in Madera 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

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

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

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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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Martin Luther King Jr. Middle

601 Lilly St., Madera, CA, 93638

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Martin Luther King Jr. Middle

601 Lilly St., Madera, CA, 93638

About Martin Luther King Jr. Middle

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Student Population

Minority Enrollment

Students per Counselor

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Contact Information

Address

Phone

Website

Robotics & STEMat Martin Luther King Jr. Middle

Recent News & Updates

School Timings

Regular School Hours

Early Dismissal Days

After School Activities

School Session Dates

Remarkable Alumni

Map

Latest News

FAQ

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Arts

Clubs

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Maggie Lou, Firefox

The Puppets of Spelhorst

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Frindle

The Wild Robot

James and the Giant Peach

Penguin Random House Features

The Secret Language of Birds

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

Free Robotics and Stem In-person Workshop in Your Neighbourhood for 7-14 Years Tech Enthusiasts.

Local kids are transforming ideas into real-world.

See the projects happening right in your neighborhood

What Parents Say

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