Serving 911 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 7% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 911 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MD
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is 0.61, 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.
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is ranked #1023 out of 1,347 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 Vansville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
911 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% 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 16:1, 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?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 911 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 7% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
