Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School serves 610 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 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 610 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 610 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
64%
34%
Black
35%
15%
White
1%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School?
610 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% 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 九游体育 District.
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