Martin Luther King Middle

851 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, located in the North Berkeley neighborhood, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8. As part of the Berkeley Unified School District, the school is known for its strong focus on academic excellence, equity, and social justice, reflecting the values of its namesake. The campus is widely recognized for its vibrant, inclusive community and its commitment to fostering an environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive both intellectually and personally.

Beyond its core curriculum, MLK Middle School places a significant emphasis on enrichment and student engagement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular programs, including music, arts, and athletics, alongside unique initiatives like its renowned garden and cooking program, which promotes sustainability and nutrition education. With a dedicated teaching staff and a deeply involved parent community, the school strives to prepare its students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to become thoughtful, active participants in their community.

851

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	173
Black	90
Asian	90
Two or More	132
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
360 (42.4%)
Hispanic
173 (20.4%)
Two or More
132 (15.5%)
Black
90 (10.6%)
Asian
90 (10.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Berkeley Unified
Phone:	(510)644-6280
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	851
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 6 279

Grade 7 273

Grade 8 299