M. L. King Middle School serves 294 students in grades 7-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
294 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
97%
15%
White
1%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend M. L. King Middle School?
294 students attend M. L. King Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of M. L. King Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M. L. King Middle School?
M. L. King Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does M. L. King Middle School offer ?
M. L. King Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is M. L. King Middle School part of?
M. L. King Middle School is part of Kansas City 33 School District.
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