Martin L King Middle School (Closed 2007)

800 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Trenton, NJ 08638
Martin L King Middle School serves 283 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
283 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Martin L King Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Martin L King Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Black
94%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Martin L King Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
White
n/a
38%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Martin L King Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.11
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Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Martin L King Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Martin L King Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Martin L King Middle School?
283 students attend Martin L King Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Martin L King Middle School students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin L King Middle School?
Martin L King Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Martin L King Middle School offer ?
Martin L King Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Martin L King Middle School part of?
Martin L King Middle School is part of Trenton Public School District.

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