Serving 890 students in grades 6-8, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks in the top 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 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 890 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School's student population of 890 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
890 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks within the top 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 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#657 out of 1347 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
34%
22%
Black
36%
33%
White
13%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is ranked #657 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the top 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 Kingsview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
890 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 15:1, 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?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School located?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is located in the Churchill Village South neighborhood of Germantown, MD. There are 1 other public schools located in Churchill Village South.
School Reviews
3 12/18/2020
Wow. Everything about the school except when it was built.
5 8/11/2008
This school has amazing teachers that really seem to care about the students. They offer a variety of after-school programs for the kids which has helped increase their overall school performance. I am happy to send my child there. I also really like the changes the administration has made.
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