M L King Middle

Summary:

M L King Middle is a public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Beaumont Independent School District in Beaumont, Texas, with a student population of 480 that is predominantly African American and Hispanic.

Despite having relatively high spending per student, M L King Middle has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in Texas over the past decade, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating very poor performance compared to other Texas middle schools. The school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with only 15.63% of 6th graders, 10.2% of 7th graders, and 14.37% of 8th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to state averages of 54.45%, 52.08%, and 54.09%, respectively. The school also has had relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.9% to 5.7%, which are significantly higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby middle schools in the Beaumont ISD, such as Vincent Middle and Smith Middle, also perform poorly on academic measures, with test scores and rankings similar to or slightly better than M L King Middle. However, the nearby middle schools in the Port Neches-Groves ISD and Nederland ISD, such as Port Neches Middle and Wilson Middle, significantly outperform M L King Middle and the other Beaumont ISD middle schools, with much higher test scores and rankings.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

 1400 Ave A
       Beaumont, TX  77701-5201


(409) 617-5850

District: Beaumont Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2318th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,746 Help


Students who attend M L King Middle usually attend:

High:    Beaumont United High School

Feeder schools for M L King Middle:

Elementary:    Charlton-Pollard Elementary
    Fletcher Elementary
    Homer Dr Elementary
    Pietzsch/Mac Arthur Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  502

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.4%
Hispanic:
35.9%
White:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.2% Help


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Compare Details M L King Middle ranks worse than 98.2% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 5 ranked middle schools in the Beaumont Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.76. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (59.4%), Hispanic (35.9%), White (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Beaumont Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at M L King Middle is $10,746, which is the 2nd highest among 5 middle schools in the Beaumont Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

M L King Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks M L King Middle 2318th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See M L King Middle in the ranking list.)

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Beaumont Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Beaumont Independent School District (Isd) 869th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for M L King Middle

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Rank History for all students at M L King Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.42 1495th 1573 5.0%
2005 10.37 1492nd 1582 5.7%
2006 14.20 1464th 1585 7.6%
2007 22.39 1473rd 1684 12.5%
2008 35.86 1329th 1718 22.6%
2009 15.81 1651st 1763 6.4%
2010 36.40 1408th 1803 21.9%
2011 38.47 1445th 1895 23.7%
2012 28.36 1541st 1951 21.0%
2013 31.68 1523rd 1973 22.8%
2014 24.66 1628th 1987 18.1%
2015 6.27 1953rd 2043 4.4%
2016 9.47 1889th 1987 4.9%
2017 11.32 1926th 2027 5.0%
2018 9.04 1996th 2080 4.0%
2019 9.32 2105th 2193 4.0%
2021 7.09 2225th 2252 1.2%
2022 6.67 2204th 2254 2.2%
2023 6.08 2278th 2330 2.2%
2024 5.76 2318th 2361 1.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at M L King Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.88 1255th 1376 8.8%
2019 34.57 986th 1445 31.8%
2021 20.36 1521st 1592 4.5%
2022 17.42 1564th 1643 4.8%
2023 18.12 1590th 1720 7.6%
2024 11.66 1724th 1760 2.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at M L King Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.04 1309th 1597 18.0%
2019 43.52 782nd 1626 51.9%
2021 25.56 1501st 1712 12.3%
2022 21.77 1649th 1757 6.1%
2023 18.29 1754th 1815 3.4%
2024 49.56 833rd 1881 55.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at M L King Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.82 1975th 2039 3.1%
2019 12.91 1997th 2073 3.7%
2021 8.27 2152nd 2172 0.9%
2022 8.49 2180th 2220 1.8%
2023 8.22 2201st 2251 2.2%
2024 7.23 2204th 2224 0.9%
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Rank History for Female students at M L King Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.23 1959th 2008 2.4%
2019 8.61 2000th 2047 2.3%
2021 7.86 2125th 2151 1.2%
2022 7.67 2185th 2221 1.6%
2023 7.32 2192nd 2241 2.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at M L King Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.39 1419th 1430 0.8%
2019 7.65 1413th 1446 2.3%
2021 2.44 1488th 1501 0.9%
2022 0.46 1487th 1488 0.1%
2023 1.27 1471st 1481 0.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at M L King Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.03 1728th 2008 13.9%
2019 29.09 1646th 2058 20.0%
2021 21.50 1939th 2118 8.5%
2022 20.46 1991st 2182 8.8%
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Rank History for Male students at M L King Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.31 1979th 2030 2.5%
2019 10.34 1997th 2069 3.5%
2021 7.46 2143rd 2168 1.2%
2022 6.08 2195th 2228 1.5%
2023 4.98 2219th 2245 1.2%
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Rank History for African American students at M L King Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.20 1125th 1167 3.6%
2019 14.72 1140th 1193 4.4%
2021 12.04 1197th 1213 1.3%
2022 10.90 1238th 1251 1.0%
2023 10.26 1247th 1273 2.0%
2024 10.11 1250th 1271 1.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at M L King Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.43 1802nd 1895 4.9%
2019 19.21 1762nd 1935 8.9%
2021 10.51 2000th 2043 2.1%
2022 12.66 1996th 2077 3.9%
2023 10.92 2038th 2116 3.7%
2024 7.84 2090th 2108 0.9%
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Rank History for White students at M L King Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.73 1556th 1673 7.0%
2021 2.07 1693rd 1700 0.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for M L King Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 45 387 35 57 n/a n/a n/a 0 524
1989 28 412 40 56 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1990 38 402 42 56 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1991 38 438 33 55 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1992 43 447 31 52 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1993 31 453 36 63 1 n/a n/a 0 584
1994 30 416 29 62 1 n/a n/a 0 538
1995 22 343 22 71 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1996 22 343 22 71 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1997 15 369 19 61 1 n/a n/a 0 465
1998 18 311 20 34 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1999 18 382 20 61 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2000 24 387 18 63 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2001 17 408 9 52 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2002 18 400 11 58 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2003 18 400 11 58 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2004 22 356 12 85 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2005 10 315 15 118 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2006 6 300 18 116 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 8 270 16 134 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 7 305 16 129 1 n/a n/a 0 458
2009 6 321 10 123 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2010 5 291 12 126 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2011 4 230 9 128 0 0 1 0 372
2012 4 221 10 127 0 0 3 0 365
2013 5 195 9 130 0 0 3 0 342
2014 2 186 7 136 0 0 4 0 335
2015 13 301 12 167 1 1 5 0 500
2016 15 311 13 190 1 1 7 0 538
2017 17 366 14 198 1 0 7 0 603
2018 19 399 12 223 3 0 6 0 662
2019 18 368 9 229 2 0 1 0 627
2020 12 432 9 285 2 1 3 0 744
2021 14 375 11 248 2 1 6 0 657
2022 11 325 9 210 0 1 10 0 566
2023 8 279 7 180 0 0 6 0 480
2024 11 298 4 180 1 0 8 0 502

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at M L King Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 34.0 15.4 n/a
1989 536 n/a n/a n/a
1990 538 32.0 16.8 n/a
1991 564 32.2 17.5 n/a
1992 573 35.4 16.1 74.9
1993 584 36.0 16.2 84.9
1994 538 34.7 15.5 74.2
1995 458 39.5 11.6 80.3
1996 458 39.5 11.6 80.3
1997 465 39.7 11.7 85.4
1998 383 38.6 9.9 83.3
1999 481 42.1 11.4 88.4
2000 492 48.1 10.2 89
2001 486 49.7 9.8 84
2002 487 45.3 10.8 86.2
2003 487 45.3 10.8 86.2
2004 475 43.4 10.9 88.4
2005 458 40.9 11.2 89.5
2006 440 44.6 9.9 92.3
2007 428 43.7 9.8 86.4
2008 458 41.2 11.1 93
2009 460 36.9 12.4 94.1
2010 434 36.2 11.9 93.5
2011 372 36.1 10.3 92.2
2012 365 36.3 10.0 84.1
2013 342 35.4 9.6 93
2014 335 34.4 9.7 92.2
2015 500 34.0 14.7 88.8
2016 538 36.0 14.9 89.4
2017 603 33.8 17.8 91
2018 662 36.3 18.2 90.8
2019 627 35.4 17.7 94.9
2020 744 44.6 16.6 78.4
2021 657 50.4 13.0 90.9
2022 566 n/a n/a 91.5
2023 480 n/a n/a 91.3
2024 502 n/a n/a 96.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio M L King Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 34.0 15.4 n/a
1989 536 n/a n/a n/a
1990 538 32.0 16.8 n/a
1991 564 32.2 17.5 n/a
1992 573 35.4 16.1 74.9
1993 584 36.0 16.2 84.9
1994 538 34.7 15.5 74.2
1995 458 39.5 11.6 80.3
1996 458 39.5 11.6 80.3
1997 465 39.7 11.7 85.4
1998 383 38.6 9.9 83.3
1999 481 42.1 11.4 88.4
2000 492 48.1 10.2 89
2001 486 49.7 9.8 84
2002 487 45.3 10.8 86.2
2003 487 45.3 10.8 86.2
2004 475 43.4 10.9 88.4
2005 458 40.9 11.2 89.5
2006 440 44.6 9.9 92.3
2007 428 43.7 9.8 86.4
2008 458 41.2 11.1 93
2009 460 36.9 12.4 94.1
2010 434 36.2 11.9 93.5
2011 372 36.1 10.3 92.2
2012 365 36.3 10.0 84.1
2013 342 35.4 9.6 93
2014 335 34.4 9.7 92.2
2015 500 34.0 14.7 88.8
2016 538 36.0 14.9 89.4
2017 603 33.8 17.8 91
2018 662 36.3 18.2 90.8
2019 627 35.4 17.7 94.9
2020 744 44.6 16.6 78.4
2021 657 50.4 13.0 90.9
2022 566 n/a n/a 91.5
2023 480 n/a n/a 91.3
2024 502 n/a n/a 96.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for M L King Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,488 (16.9%) $7,292 (83.1%) $8,780
2020 $1,595 (16.3%) $8,214 (83.7%) $9,810
2021 $1,903 (17.7%) $8,842 (82.3%) $10,746

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2105th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2278th of 2330 Middle schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (M L King Middle)1014
 4%
   6th Grade Reading (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))2026
 6%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (M L King Middle)143
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))2111
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (M L King Middle)1922
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))3033
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (M L King Middle)1115
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))99
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (M L King Middle)1915
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))3235
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (M L King Middle)344
 30%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))4124
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (M L King Middle)194
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))2617
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (M L King Middle)92
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Beaumont Independent School District (Isd))2616
 10%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students627480
 23.4%
African American368279
 24.2%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic229180
 21.4%
Pacific Islander00
White188
 55.6%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.9%91.3%
 3.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about M L King Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 502 students attended M L King Middle.

M L King Middle ranks in the bottom 1.8% of Texas middle schools.

Students who attend M L King Middle usually go on to attend Beaumont United High School

Students at M L King Middle are 59% African American, 36% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Two or more races.


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