MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Prince George's County Public Schools school district, located in Beltsville, MD with about 762 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, located in Beltsville, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Prince George’s County. As part of the Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) system, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and rigorous academic environment that prepares middle school students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Named in honor of the civil rights leader, the school often emphasizes themes of leadership, social responsibility, and community service, encouraging students to embody the values associated with Dr. King’s legacy.
The school offers a diverse range of educational programs designed to support student growth in core subjects, as well as opportunities for extracurricular involvement. By leveraging the resources provided by the PGCPS district, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School aims to integrate modern instructional technology with traditional classroom learning. Its location in Beltsville serves as a central hub for the local community, and the school remains focused on promoting student achievement, equity, and a collaborative spirit among its staff, students, and families.
For more information, contact Martin Luther King Jr. Middle at (301) 572-0650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Beltsville, MD 20705-1113
(301) 572-0650
http://www.pgcps.org/~mlkms
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Beltsville, MD with about 762 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Prince George's County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 762
- Teachers:
- 44
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 762 students
- Black or African American
- 51.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.9%
- Asian
- 8.9%
- White
- 5.9%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.