Summary:
The Sausalito Marin City area has only one elementary school, Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy, which serves students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 3 out of 5 stars in 2023-2024 to 2 out of 5 stars in 2021-2022.
While 5th grade students at Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy have achieved strong proficiency levels in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, exceeding state averages, the school struggles with lower performance in these subjects among 7th and 8th grade students. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, significantly higher than the state average. The school serves a population with a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating socioeconomic challenges that may impact student outcomes.
Without any other elementary schools in the Sausalito Marin City area to compare to, it is difficult to fully contextualize the performance of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Academy. Expanding the analysis to include schools in neighboring districts or at the county or state level could provide a more comprehensive understanding of the school's standing and help identify areas for improvement to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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