Martha B. King Middle School
Martha B. King Middle School serves 972 students in grades 6-8.
Martha B. King Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 6-8
- Students: 972 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martha B. King Middle School's student population of 972 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
972 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Martha B. King Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,628 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Martha B. King Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2345 out of 3628 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
39%
35%
Black
16%
22%
White
39%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Martha B. King Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall Break (No School)
November 21, 2022 (Monday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 13, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day Students
May 26, 2023 (Friday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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