Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Trenton, New Jersey 08638 · Trenton Public School District
#361 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey
#9336 of 15,369 nationally
About Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is a public middle located in Trenton, in the Trenton Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 650 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 361st of 440 ranked middle schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 650.
There are 30 schools in Trenton; Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School ranks 6th of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)75.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Luis Munoz-Rivera Elementary School
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
468 students · 669 m away
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy
Trenton · Public other · Grades 9–9
890 students · 692 m away
Grant Intermediate School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 4–6
610 students · 801 m away
Battle Monument Intermediate School
Trenton · Public middle · Grades 4–6
499 students · 953 m away
Paul Robeson Charter School for the Humanities
Trenton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
545 students · 1.0 km away
Capital City High School
Trenton · Public high · Grades 9–12
756 students · 1.2 km away
Darlene C. McKnight Elementary
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
350 students · 1.3 km away
Patton J. Hill Elementary School
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
555 students · 1.5 km away
Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
311 students · 1.6 km away
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary
Trenton · Public elementary · Grades K–3
353 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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650 students
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654 students
Memorial Middle School
Fair Lawn · Public middle · Grades 5–8
655 students
Fords Middle School
Fords · Public middle · Grades 6–8
645 students
Medford Memorial Middle School
Medford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
644 students
George Washington Middle School
Ridgewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
644 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School a good school?
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 42.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #361 of 440 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School rank in New Jersey?
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School ranks #361 of 440 middle schools in New Jersey and #9336 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School?
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School had 650 students in 2025.
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.