Serving 287 students in grades 6-8, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School's student population of 287 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is 0.52, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2196 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
48%
34%
Black
50%
15%
White
2%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
2%
5%
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
What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School's ranking?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is ranked #2196 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School often compared to?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bayshore Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
287 students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School students are Black, 48% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School offer ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School part of?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is part of Asbury Park School District.
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