Martin Luther King Junior Middle School (Closed 2010)

Martin Luther King Junior Middle School serves 249 students in grades 6-8. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
249 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
27%
25%
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Black
69%
10%
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White
1%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Martin Luther King Junior Middle School?
249 students attend Martin Luther King Junior Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Martin Luther King Junior Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Junior Middle School?
Martin Luther King Junior Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Junior Middle School offer ?
Martin Luther King Junior Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Martin Luther King Junior Middle School part of?
Martin Luther King Junior Middle School is part of Boston School District.

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