- Enrollment
- 2,213
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beaumont, TX
M L King Middle
Federal NCES profile for M L King Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480967004641
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M L King Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 89.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 480
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, M L King Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Beaumont, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
M L King Middle held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 480967004641 · Beaumont, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 89.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students)
M L King Middle held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
M L King Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Brook Sr
West Brook Sr H S
2,213 students
- Beaumont Unite
Beaumont United H S
2,035 students
- Pietzsch/Mac A
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El
1,134 students
- Odom Middle 837
Odom Middle
837 students
- Regina Howell 742
Regina Howell El
742 students
- This school 480
M L King Middle
480 students
What this shows M L King Middle reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How M L King Middle compares
M L King Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.6% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
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.
Engagement
80.8%
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
$12,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
210
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 43.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 77.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaumont Isd reports $12,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How M L King Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brook Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Beaumont United H S | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Odom Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Regina Howell El | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to M L King Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about M L King Middle
How many students attend M L King Middle?
M L King Middle has 480 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beaumont, TX. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at M L King Middle?
89.6% of students at M L King Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M L King Middle?
M L King Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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 M L King Middle rank among middle schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, M L King Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Beaumont, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Beaumont on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaumont Isd?
Besides M L King Middle, Beaumont Isd also operates West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students), Beaumont United H S (2,035 students), and Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El (1,134 students). See the Beaumont Isd district page for the complete list.