Serving 502 students in grades 6-8, M L King Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 502 students
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
M L King Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M L King Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
M L King Middle School is ranked #8049 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend M L King Middle School?
502 students attend M L King Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of M L King Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does M L King Middle School offer ?
M L King Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is M L King Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 502 students
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
