- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Milton, FL
Martin Luther King Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Martin Luther King Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120165001833
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Martin Luther King Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Milton · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Martin Luther King Middle School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Milton, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Martin Luther King Middle School held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 120165001833 · Milton, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 17.3:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Navarre High School (2,410 students)
Martin Luther King Middle School held near 681 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Martin Luther King Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Navarre High S
Navarre High School
2,410 students
- Pace High Scho
Pace High School
2,316 students
- Milton High Sc
Milton High School
1,985 students
- Gulf Breeze Hi
Gulf Breeze High School
1,946 students
- East Bay K-8 S
East Bay K-8 School
1,100 students
- This school 621
Martin Luther King Middle School
621 students
What this shows Martin Luther King Middle School reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Martin Luther King Middle School compares
Martin Luther 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▲ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.7%
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
$10,065
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
132
in-school suspensions + 108 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.9%
Two or More 12.2%
African American 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Martin Luther King Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Rosa reports $10,065 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Martin Luther King Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pace High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Milton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Breeze High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Bay K-8 School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Martin Luther King Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,985
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,946
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Martin Luther King Middle School
How many students attend Martin Luther King Middle School?
Martin Luther King Middle School has 621 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Milton, FL. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King Middle School is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher 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 Martin Luther King Middle School?
60.2% of students at Martin Luther King Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Martin Luther King Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Martin Luther King Middle School is White at 70.9% of enrollment, in Milton, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Martin Luther King Middle School?
Martin Luther King Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Martin Luther King Middle School rank among middle schools in Milton?
By Resource Investment Index, Martin Luther King Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Milton, 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 Milton on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Rosa?
Besides Martin Luther King Middle School, Santa Rosa also operates Navarre High School (2,410 students), Pace High School (2,316 students), and Milton High School (1,985 students). See the Santa Rosa district page for the complete list.