At a glance
Reported students
500
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia middle enrollment
24th percentile
Compared with 340 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 500 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 513
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.1:1
What the reported data says about Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Richmond. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Richmond City Public Schools. NCES reports 500 students for 2024–25.
Among 340 middle schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 737.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 24th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below the Virginia median of 13.1:1 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 (91.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.2%. 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 Luther King Jr. Middle
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.6 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
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic4.2%
- Black91.8%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1%
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 Richmond City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Albert Hill Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
505 reported students
Thomas H. Henderson Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
430 reported students
Lucille M. Brown Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
605 reported students
Thomas C. Boushall Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
621 reported students
Dogwood Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
371 reported students
River City Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,150 reported students
Public schools near Martin Luther King Jr. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogwood Middle Middle · Richmond City Public Schools | 06–08 | 371 | 2.4 mi |
| Fairfield Middle Middle · Henrico County Public Schools | 06–08 | 936 | 3.3 mi |
| Albert Hill Middle Middle · Richmond City Public Schools | 06–08 | 505 | 3.7 mi |
| Thomas H. Henderson Middle Middle · Richmond City Public Schools | 06–08 | 430 | 4 mi |
| John Rolfe Middle Middle · Henrico County Public Schools | 06–08 | 874 | 5.2 mi |
| Lucille M. Brown Middle Middle · Richmond City Public Schools | 06–08 | 605 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr. Middle serve?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Richmond City Public Schools.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle reported 500 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 24th percentile among 340 Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 513 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 500 students and 48.6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Richmond City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Martin Luther King Jr. Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.2% 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 Luther King Jr. Middle in?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is part of Richmond City Public Schools, based in Richmond, VA, which operates 57 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Martin Luther King Jr. Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Dogwood Middle (2.4 mi), Fairfield Middle (3.3 mi), Albert Hill Middle (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.