Enrollment
879
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 130012000025
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School — Atlanta, GA
Federal NCES profile for Martin L. King Jr. Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Atlanta Public Schools · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Martin L. King Jr. Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School reports 879 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 61.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 100.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 65% above the Georgia average and 93% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 293 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 46.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Atlanta Public Schools spends $24,033 per pupil district-wide, above the Georgia average of $15,679 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 68.7% from local sources (property taxes), 15.6% from the state, and 15.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Martin L. King Jr. Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 65% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 74% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 65% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Georgia — lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
46.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,033
per pupil, district-wide
— above Georgia avg of $15,679
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 293 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 879 Top 74% in Georgia — larger than 26% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 61.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 100.0% +65% vs state
NCES ID 130012000025
Student demographics
African American 73.0%
White 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 73.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 293:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 46.8%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 92
Expulsions 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Atlanta Public Schools, which includes Martin L. King Jr. Middle School.
$24,033
Per student
+53%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 68.7%
State 15.6%
Federal 15.7%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,368
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 1,696
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,619
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
How many students attend Martin L. King Jr. Middle School?
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School has 879 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Atlanta, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin L. King Jr. Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin L. King Jr. Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Martin L. King Jr. Middle School?
100.0% of students at Martin L. King Jr. Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin L. King Jr. Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Martin L. King Jr. Middle School is African American at 73.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Atlanta, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin L. King Jr. Middle School?
Martin L. King Jr. Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.