Enrollment
650
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Trenton, New Jersey, enrolling 650 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.4:1 is larger than about 88% of New Jersey schools and 22% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 650 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 265 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #157.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 47/100).
Among Trenton's middle schools, it stands alongside Holland Middle School (474 students): Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.4:1 vs 11.6:1).
Trenton Public School District also operates Trenton Central High School - Main Campus (2,097 students) and Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy (890 students) alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School compares
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$22,017
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Trenton Public School District, which includes Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School.
$22,017
Per student
-12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.9%
State 82.1%
Federal 12.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,097
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~650 students)
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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.
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.
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School a good school?
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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