Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School
ASBURY PARK, NJ · Asbury Park School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
430th of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
1200 BANGS AVENUE, ASBURY PARK, NJ 07712
(732)776-2559NCES ID 340093003742Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School 430th of 440 New Jersey middle schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 2th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 181 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 287 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70.8% | 49.8% | ▼ 21.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.9% | 48.1% | ▲ 22.2 pts | |
| White | 3.1% | 2.1% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $756K in zip 07712 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School
- #372Neptune Middle SchoolNeptune Township School District · 1.1 mi away372nd of 440
ELA 37% ▲24 · Math 19% ▲9Compare - #245Township of Ocean Intermediate SchoolTownship of Ocean School District · 3.7 mi away245th of 440
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ELA 65% ▲52 · Math 61% ▲51Compare - #389Long Branch Middle SchoolLong Branch Public School District · 5.4 mi away389th of 440
ELA 31% ▲18 · Math 18% ▲8Compare - #83Wall Intermediate SchoolWall Township Public School District · 5.4 mi away83rd of 440
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ELA 57% ▲44 · Math 38% ▲28Compare - #236Margaret L VetterEatontown Public School District · 6 mi away236th of 440
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ELA 82% ▲69 · Math 61% ▲51Compare
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School in?
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School is part of the Asbury Park School District district in ASBURY PARK, New Jersey.
Is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School 430th of 440 New Jersey middle schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School?
Black 50%, Hispanic 48%, White 2% (287 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07712 is $756K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.