Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School

Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School serves 568 students in grades 7-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School's student population of 568 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is 0.47, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
65%
33%
Black
34%
15%
White
1%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School?
568 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School?
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School offer ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School part of?
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is part of Trenton Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 568 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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