Serving 681 students in grades 6-8, Martin Luther King Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King Middle School's student population of 681 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Middle School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2588 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
71%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Middle School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Middle School is ranked #2588 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Martin Luther King Middle School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hobbs Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Middle School?
681 students attend Martin Luther King Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Martin Luther King Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Middle School?
Martin Luther King Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Middle School offer ?
Martin Luther King Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Middle School part of?
Martin Luther King Middle School is part of Santa Rosa School District.
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