At a glance
Reported students
879
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
65.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia middle enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 483 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
494
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School: 879 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. 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
- 796
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Atlanta. It is one of 87 current school records connected to Atlanta Public Schools. NCES reports 879 students for 2024–25.
Among 483 middle schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 733 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to the Georgia median of 13.9:1 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 Black (73%) and White (16.2%). English learners represent 5.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 65.1 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.09
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.07
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.17
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White16.2%
- Hispanic6.3%
- Black73%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.6%
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
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 Atlanta Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John Lewis Invictus Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
692 reported students
David T Howard Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,073 reported students
Jean Childs Young Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
657 reported students
Ralph Bunche Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
651 reported students
Crawford Long Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
627 reported students
Sylvan Hills Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
452 reported students
Public schools near Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle Middle · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 233 | 1.5 mi |
| David T Howard Middle School Middle · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,073 | 1.5 mi |
| Judson Price Middle School Middle · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 241 | 2.1 mi |
| Herman J. Russell West End Academy Middle · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 342 | 2.3 mi |
| Sylvan Hills Middle School Middle · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 452 | 2.7 mi |
| KIPP VISION Charter School Middle · Charter · Atlanta Public Schools | 06–08 | 300 | 2.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
What grades does Martin L. King Jr. Middle School serve?
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Atlanta Public Schools.
How many students attend Martin L. King Jr. Middle School?
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School reported 879 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 483 Georgia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 796 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Martin L. King Jr. Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 879 students and 65.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Martin L. King Jr. Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Atlanta Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Martin L. King Jr. Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Martin L. King Jr. Middle School in?
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School is part of Atlanta Public Schools, based in Atlanta, GA, which operates 87 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Martin L. King Jr. Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle (1.5 mi), David T Howard Middle School (1.5 mi), Judson Price Middle School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.