Serving 844 students in grades 6-8, Martin Luther King Jr Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 844 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Martin Luther King Jr Middle serves the eastern part of Charlotte, NC, covering an attendance area of approximately 13 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest edge being 3.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr Middle School's student population of 844 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
844 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2560 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)12%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr Middle School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr Middle School is ranked #2560 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr Middle School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sugar Creek Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Middle School?
844 students attend Martin Luther King Jr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Martin Luther King Jr Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 3% 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 Martin Luther King Jr Middle School?
Martin Luther King Jr Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr Middle School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr Middle School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr Middle School is part of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr Middle School located?
Martin Luther King Jr Middle School is located in the Hidden Valley neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. There are 1 other public schools located in Hidden Valley.
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