Serving 187 students in grades 6-8, M. L. King Jr. Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
M. L. King Jr. Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
M. L. King Jr. Middle School's student population of 187 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
M. L. King Jr. Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M. L. King Jr. Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#900 out of 942 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
37%
31%
Black
57%
12%
White
2%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is M. L. King Jr. Middle School's ranking?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School is ranked #900 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend M. L. King Jr. Middle School?
187 students attend M. L. King Jr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of M. L. King Jr. Middle School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 M. L. King Jr. Middle School?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does M. L. King Jr. Middle School offer ?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is M. L. King Jr. Middle School part of?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School is part of Hartford School District.
In what neighborhood is M. L. King Jr. Middle School located?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School is located in the Upper Albany neighborhood of Hartford, CT. There are 2 other public schools located in Upper Albany.
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