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#2241 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Middle School · Asbury Park School District · Asbury Park, NJ
An Asbury Park School District middle school where students score 27 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 BANGS AVENUE, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
- Math 8% vs NJ 30% (2025)
- Reading 13% vs NJ 57% (2025)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,691
Median home value
$578,300
Median rent
$1,496/mo
College educated
48.8%
Homeownership
47.8%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Neptune Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Schroth SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Sea Lavendar MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–6 | 2.8 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Asbury Park School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $52,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is listed in Asbury Park School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is a public middle school in Asbury Park, NJ, part of Asbury Park School District, serving approximately 287 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,241 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
What grades does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School serve?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School rank in NJ?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School ranks #2,241 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School a charter school?
No, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School?
55.1% of students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (732) 776-2559
- Area population (ZIP 07712)
- 39,597
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07712; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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