- Enrollment
- 2,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Trenton, NJ
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 341629006142
👥 S:T ratio 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Trenton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School has class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Trenton, NJ.
School address
District: Trenton Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341629006142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School grew from 568 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 341629006142 · Trenton, NJ Middle · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 14.4:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Trenton Central High School - Main Campus (2,097 students)
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School grew from 568 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Trenton Centra
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
2,097 students
- Trenton Centra
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy
890 students
- Daylight/Twili 756
Daylight/Twilight High School
756 students
- Dunn Middle Sc 703
Dunn Middle School
703 students
- Hedgepeth Will 668
Hedgepeth Williams Elementary School
668 students
- This school 650
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
650 students
What this shows Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School compares
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▲ 73% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$23,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
African American 31.7%
Two or More 1.7%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
District finance for Trenton Public School District reports $23,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Central High School - Main Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daylight/Twilight High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunn Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hedgepeth Williams Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Trenton
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School?
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School has 650 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Trenton, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 568 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 22% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School?
51.2% of students at Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Trenton, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School?
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School rank among public schools in Trenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Trenton, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Trenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Trenton Public School District?
Besides Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School, Trenton Public School District also operates Trenton Central High School - Main Campus (2,097 students), Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy (890 students), and Daylight/Twilight High School (756 students). See the Trenton Public School District district page for the complete list.