MARTHA B. KING MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.manateeschools.net/king

897 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Martha B. King Middle School, located in Bradenton, Florida, is part of the School District of Manatee County. The school serves a diverse student body in the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. It provides a structured learning environment that focuses on core academic subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while also offering opportunities for personal development and extracurricular engagement.

As a public institution, the school is committed to fostering a supportive climate for its students during their pivotal adolescent years. Through its official district website, the school maintains communication with families regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student resources. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, Martha B. King Middle School strives to equip its students with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

897

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MARTHA B. KING MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	321
Black	143
Asian	12
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	1

White
376 (41.9%)
Hispanic
321 (35.8%)
Black
143 (15.9%)
Two or More
44 (4.9%)
Asian
12 (1.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	No
District:	MANATEE
Phone:	(941)798-6820
Website:	http://www.manateeschools.net/king
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	897
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	558
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 6 293

Grade 7 319

Grade 8 285