Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
Trenton, NJ · Trenton Public School District · Grades 7-8
431st of 440 New Jersey middle schools statewide · better than 2%· Stable
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School 431st 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 4th in 2023 to 2th in 2025.
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 580 students tested
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 610 students (2023–24, NCES)
| Group | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 65.0% | 63.6% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
| Black | 34.2% | 35.2% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
| White | 0.5% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
Typical home value $312K in zip 08638 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Grant Intermediate SchoolTrenton Public School District · 0.5 mi away439th of 440
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 1Battle Monument Intermediate SchoolTrenton Public School District · 0.6 mi away438th of 440
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 1Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate SchoolTrenton Public School District · 1.3 mi away436th of 440
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 3Achievers Early College Prep Charter SchoolAchievers Early College Prep Charter School · 1.5 mi away · charter326th of 440
ELA 48% · Math 24% - 1Clara Parker Intermediate SchoolTrenton Public School District · 1.5 mi away429th of 440
ELA 13% · Math 10% - 1Arthur J. Holland Middle SchoolTrenton Public School District · 1.8 mi away435th of 440
ELA 11% · Math 10% - 1Thomas Jefferson Intermediate SchoolTrenton Public School District · 1.8 mi away437th of 440
ELA 10% · Math 10% - 1Joyce Kilmer Intermediate SchoolTrenton Public School District · 1.9 mi away434th of 440
ELA 11% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School in?
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School is part of the Trenton Public School District district in Trenton, New Jersey.
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School 431st 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 Middle School?
Hispanic 64%, Black 35% (610 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08638 is $312K 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.