Serving 872 students in grades 6-8, Martha B. King Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 872 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Martha B. King Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martha B. King Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Martha B. King Middle School?
872 students attend Martha B. King Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Martha B. King Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martha B. King Middle School?
Martha B. King Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Martha B. King Middle School offer ?
Martha B. King Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Martha B. King Middle School part of?
I love this school it's better than all the other ones subjects are taught very well and clear the rules are pretty strict but not that strict allowing us to have fun look don't wanna leave for high school it's such a nice school would 100% recommend.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - gracia hernandez
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 872 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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