D
Needs Improvement
39/100

M. L. King Jr. Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 25 Ridgefield Street, Hartford, CT 06112
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 2nd percentile in Connecticut
Growth
C
Students gain 0.94 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 31st percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
187
Students
enrolled
8.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$32K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%2/1004.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%31/100Students gain 0.94 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.87 in 2009–19; 36th percentile in Connecticut (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 82% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−41 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency3% (−45 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black22%3%reading -10 pts, math -17 pts10th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%5%reading -21 pts, math -19 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income22%3%reading -15 pts, math -22 pts5th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 25 Ridgefield Street
City Hartford
ZIP Code 06112
District 0901920
NCES School ID 090192000369
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06112

Understanding the community around M. L. King Jr. Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $40,465
Per Capita Income $20,334
Poverty Rate 20.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.6%
High School or Higher 78.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $189,300
Median Rent $1,213
Owner-Occupied 38.2%
Renter-Occupied 61.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for M. L. King Jr. Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 57.2%
Hispanic/Latino 37.4%
White 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More Races 2.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 187
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for M. L. King Jr. Middle School?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend M. L. King Jr. Middle School?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School has 187 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5:1.
What grades does M. L. King Jr. Middle School serve?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does M. L. King Jr. Middle School receive per student?
M. L. King Jr. Middle School receives $32,469 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around M. L. King Jr. Middle School in 06112 ▼
Avg Home Value
$263,859
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,679
1-Year Change
+8.8%
% Renters
61.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026