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M. L. King Jr. Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
25 Ridgefield Street, Hartford, CT 06112 · (860) 695-3980 · Part of Hartford School District
Students
184
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
82%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about M. L. King Jr. Middle School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 33 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 38 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 32.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 37.9%
Reading / language arts13%
State average 50.7%
Location
Directions ↗
25 Ridgefield Street, Hartford
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 646
Grade 768
Grade 870
Enrollment over time
274’20
215’21
203’22
187’23
184’24
Down 32.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 55%Hispanic 40%Asian 2%Two or more races 2%White 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.