Martin Luther King Junior High School

353 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School is located on Nutland Road in Monroe, Louisiana, and serves as a public educational institution within the Monroe City School District. The school is dedicated to providing a structured academic environment for students in the middle grades, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and character development during these formative years. By upholding the legacy of its namesake, the school emphasizes community engagement, academic achievement, and the preparation of students for the rigors of high school and beyond.

The school environment is designed to address the diverse needs of the Monroe community, offering a curriculum that aligns with Louisiana state educational standards. In addition to core academic subjects, the school often incorporates extracurricular activities and support services aimed at promoting student well-being and social-emotional learning. As part of the broader Monroe city school system, the institution plays a vital role in the neighborhood, striving to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

353

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	2
Black	347
Pacific Islander	1

Black
347 (98.3 %)
White
3 (0.8 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	City of Monroe School District
Phone:	(318)387-1825
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	304
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 181

Grade 8 172