- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bradenton, FL
Martha B. King Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Martha B. King Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120123001245
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martha B. King Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #8 of 8
- middle schools in Bradenton · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 58.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Martha B. King Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martha B. King Middle School ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Bradenton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Martha B. King Middle School held near 872 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 120123001245 · Bradenton, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
897 enr · 18.7:1 · 58.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students)
Martha B. King Middle School held near 872 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Martha B. King Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch High School
2,422 students
- Parrish Commun
Parrish Community High School
2,266 students
- Palmetto High
Palmetto High School
2,185 students
- Manatee School
Manatee School for the Arts
2,051 students
- Manatee High S
Manatee High School
1,998 students
- This school 897
Martha B. King Middle School
897 students
What this shows Martha B. King Middle School reports 897 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martha B. King Middle School compares
Martha B. King Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.5% | ▲ 13% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 897 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
897
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Florida - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
56.2%
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
$11,381
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
270
in-school suspensions + 224 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.8%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Martha B. King Middle School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Manatee reports $11,381 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martha B. King Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Ranch High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parrish Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmetto High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manatee School for the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manatee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martha B. King Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,998
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~897 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martha B. King Middle School
How many students attend Martha B. King Middle School?
Martha B. King Middle School has 897 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bradenton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 848 (2022-23) → 872 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martha B. King Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martha B. King Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martha B. King Middle School?
58.5% of students at Martha B. King Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martha B. King Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Martha B. King Middle School is White at 41.9% of enrollment, in Bradenton, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martha B. King Middle School?
Martha B. King Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Martha B. King Middle School rank among middle schools in Bradenton?
By Resource Investment Index, Martha B. King Middle School ranks #8 of 8 middle schools in Bradenton, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Bradenton on the city page.
What other schools are in Manatee?
Besides Martha B. King Middle School, Manatee also operates Lakewood Ranch High School (2,422 students), Parrish Community High School (2,266 students), and Palmetto High School (2,185 students). See the Manatee district page for the complete list.