Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Elementary 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 46%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
46%
Hispanic
(19-20)3%
19%
Black
(19-20)96%
33%
White
(19-20)1%
36%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
75%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MD state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MD state average).
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Elementary Middle School?
244 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Elementary Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Elementary Middle School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Elementary Middle School offer ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Elementary Middle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Elementary Middle School part of?
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Elementary Middle School is part of Baltimore City Public Schools.
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