Serving 841 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 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 841 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Martin Luther King Jr. Middle serves the northwest part of Germantown, MD, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School's student population of 841 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
841 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.71, 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
#705 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
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)34.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #705 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 Kingsview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
841 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than 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 Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School located?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is located in the Churchill Village South neighborhood of Germantown, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Churchill Village South.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school has amazing teachers that really seem to care about the students. They offer a variety of after-school programs for the kids which has helped increase their overall school performance. I am happy to send my child there. I also really like the changes the administration has made.
3 10/10/2025
Wow. Everything about the school except when it was built.
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