Serving 1,440 students in grades 9-12, Martin Luther King- Jr. High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King- Jr. High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Martin Luther King- Jr. High School?
The graduation rate of Martin Luther King- Jr. High School is 75%, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 84%.
How many students attend Martin Luther King- Jr. High School?
1,440 students attend Martin Luther King- Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Martin Luther King- Jr. High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King- Jr. High School?
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King- Jr. High School offer ?
Martin Luther King- Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Martin Luther King- Jr. High School part of?
The administration works on the buddy system instead of acting professional they choice to make it personal trying to intimidate and argue not only with the students but also the parents which takes away from what's really important the kids. Respect is earned and if you are displaying conduct like that In front of a parent I can only image what's done when parents aren't around
- Posted by Parent - Concerned
511/19/2013
MLK IS A WELL RUN SCHOOL, THE ADMINISTRATION PUTS A LOT OF EFFORT IN ENSURING THAT THE STUDENTS ARE SAFE, AND THE TEACHERS ARE GIVEN SUPPORT SERVICES WHEN NEEDED,
- Posted by Parent - DJ.RE
Review Martin Luther King- Jr. High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
