Serving 858 students in grades 6-8, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 17% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 858 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 17% (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 858 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
858 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 20, 2026
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is 0.72, 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
#705 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
38%
23%
Black
33%
33%
White
13%
32%
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
51%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is ranked #705 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
858 students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 11% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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