Overview
M. L. King Jr. Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Hartford, Connecticut. The school enrolls 187 students. It is part of the Hartford School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Connecticut state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictHartford School District
County9110
CityHartford
ZIP06112
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID090192000369
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment187
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %89%
State Avg43%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)