At a glance
Reported students
851
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
47.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
393
Martin Luther King Middle: 851 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
18:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 934
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.7:1
What the reported data says about Martin Luther King Middle
Martin Luther King Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Berkeley. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Berkeley Unified. NCES reports 851 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18:1, below the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.3%). English learners represent 6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Martin Luther King Middle
- 1How do the reported 18:1 student–teacher ratio and 47.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 32.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 5.72
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.3%
- Hispanic20.3%
- Black10.6%
- Asian10.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial15.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Berkeley Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Willard Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
596 reported students
Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
462 reported students
Malcolm X Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
469 reported students
Ruth Acty Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
410 reported students
Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier
Elementary · Grades KG–05
407 reported students
Washington Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
401 reported students
Public schools near Martin Luther King Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle Middle · Berkeley Unified | 06–08 | 462 | 1 mi |
| Albany Middle Middle · Albany City Unified | 06–08 | 911 | 1.5 mi |
| Willard Middle Middle · Berkeley Unified | 06–08 | 596 | 1.8 mi |
| Claremont Middle Middle · Oakland Unified | 06–08 | 487 | 2.9 mi |
| Fred T. Korematsu Middle Middle · West Contra Costa Unified | 07–08 | 708 | 3.1 mi |
| Piedmont Middle Middle · Piedmont City Unified | 06–08 | 575 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Middle
What grades does Martin Luther King Middle serve?
Martin Luther King Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Berkeley Unified.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Middle?
Martin Luther King Middle reported 851 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 934 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Middle?
The calculated ratio is 18:1, based on 851 students and 47.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Martin Luther King Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Martin Luther King Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Berkeley Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Martin Luther King Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
32.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Martin Luther King Middle in?
Martin Luther King Middle is part of Berkeley Unified, based in Berkeley, CA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Martin Luther King Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Longfellow Arts and Technology Middle (1 mi), Albany Middle (1.5 mi), Willard Middle (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.