Martin Luther King Jr. Middle

4545 Ammendale Rd
Beltsville, MD 20705

www.pgcps.org/martinlutherkingjr/

605 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, located in Beltsville, Maryland, is a public school serving students in Prince George’s County. As part of the Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) system, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and rigorous academic environment that prepares middle school students for the challenges of high school and beyond. Named in honor of the civil rights leader, the school often emphasizes themes of leadership, social responsibility, and community service, encouraging students to embody the values associated with Dr. King’s legacy.

The school offers a diverse range of educational programs designed to support student growth in core subjects, as well as opportunities for extracurricular involvement. By leveraging the resources provided by the PGCPS district, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School aims to integrate modern instructional technology with traditional classroom learning. Its location in Beltsville serves as a central hub for the local community, and the school remains focused on promoting student achievement, equity, and a collaborative spirit among its staff, students, and families.

605

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	221
Black	279
Asian	55
Two or More	16
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Black
279 (46.1%)
Hispanic
221 (36.5%)
Asian
55 (9.1%)
White
28 (4.6%)
Two or More
16 (2.6%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)572-0650
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/martinlutherkingjr/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	605
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	507
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 6 202

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 197