Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School

4545 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 938 students in grades 6-8, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 938 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MD
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School's student population of 938 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
938 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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School Rankings

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MD)
#942 out of 1343 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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4%
20%
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29%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
45%
21%
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Black
44%
33%
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White
2%
34%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is ranked #942 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vansville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
938 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is part of Prince George''s County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 938 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education

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