- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hartford, CT
M. L. King Jr. Middle School
Federal NCES profile for M. L. King Jr. Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 090192000369
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M. L. King Jr. Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 4
- middle schools in Hartford · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
M. L. King Jr. Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M. L. King Jr. Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Hartford, CT.
School address
District: Hartford School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090192000369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
M. L. King Jr. Middle School shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 090192000369 · Hartford, CT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
184 enr · 8:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students)
M. L. King Jr. Middle School shrank from 203 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
M. L. King Jr. Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hartford Magne
Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy
925 students
- Weaver High Sc
Weaver High School
721 students
- Hartford Publi
Hartford Public High School
698 students
- Dwight-Bellizz
Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy
651 students
- Kennelly Schoo
Kennelly School
628 students
- This school 184
M. L. King Jr. Middle School
184 students
What this shows M. L. King Jr. Middle School reports 184 students on the CCD universe file.
How M. L. King Jr. Middle School compares
M. L. King Jr. Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 34% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 137% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 184 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
184
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 137% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 3% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$26,329
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
82
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 44.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 71.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
White 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, M. L. King Jr. Middle School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
District finance for Hartford School District reports $26,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How M. L. King Jr. Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weaver High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hartford Public High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dwight-Bellizzi Dual Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennelly School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M. L. King Jr. Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar middle schools in Hartford
3 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 (~184 students)
Frequently asked questions about M. L. King Jr. Middle School
How many students attend M. L. King Jr. Middle School?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School has 184 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hartford, CT. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at M. L. King Jr. Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at M. L. King Jr. Middle School is 8:1, which is 34% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at M. L. King Jr. Middle School?
86.2% of students at M. L. King Jr. Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M. L. King Jr. Middle School?
The largest demographic group at M. L. King Jr. Middle School is African American at 55.4% of enrollment, in Hartford, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M. L. King Jr. Middle School?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does M. L. King Jr. Middle School rank among middle schools in Hartford?
By Resource Investment Index, M. L. King Jr. Middle School ranks #1 of 4 middle schools in Hartford, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hartford on the city page.
What other schools are in Hartford School District?
Besides M. L. King Jr. Middle School, Hartford School District also operates Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (925 students), Weaver High School (721 students), and Hartford Public High School (698 students). See the Hartford School District district page for the complete list.