School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
485 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
16 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
100%
42%
White
n/a
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Martin L. King Middle School?
485 students attend Martin L. King Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Martin L. King Middle School students are Black.
What grades does Martin L. King Middle School offer ?
Martin L. King Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Martin L. King Middle School part of?
Martin L. King Middle School is part of Orleans Parish School District.
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