Martin Luther King Jr. Middle

13737 Wisteria Dr
Germantown, MD 20874

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/mlkms/

890 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, located in Germantown, Maryland, is a prominent public middle school serving the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) district. The school is named in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment for students in grades 6 through 8. It prides itself on a diverse student body and a curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and personal growth.

Beyond its core academic program, the school offers a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which help to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience. The school community is characterized by active parent and community involvement, which is supported by a dedicated staff focused on student social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on equity and high expectations, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School strives to create a safe space where every student is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

890

Total Students

59.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	302
Black	320
Asian	106
Two or More	47
American Indian	1

Black
320 (36.1 %)
Hispanic
302 (34.1 %)
White
110 (12.4 %)
Asian
106 (12.0 %)
Two or More
47 (5.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)740-6350
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/mlkms/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	890
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	76

* 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 6 315

Grade 7 297

Grade 8 278

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	315
Grade 7	297
Grade 8	278

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	451	50.7%
Male	435	48.9%
Not Specified	4	0.4%

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