Serving 605 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 8% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 605 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Martin Luther King Jr. Middle covers an area of 18.2 square miles in the northern part of Beltsville, MD. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 5.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School's student population of 605 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
605 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Success Today – Success Tomorrow.
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1012 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
36%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.8%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Red
School Mascot
King Cobra
Source: 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 #1012 out of 1,338 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
605 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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 School District.
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