Serving 905 students in grades 6-8, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 905 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School's student population of 905 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
905 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is 0.73, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#477 out of 1343 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
34%
21%
Black
36%
33%
White
13%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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 #477 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
905 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 15:1, which is higher 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is part of Montgomery County Public Schools School District.
School Reviews
3 12/18/2020
Wow. Everything about the school except when it was built.
5 8/11/2008
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.
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