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Martin Luther King Jr School

613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 1,211 students in grades 7-12, Martin Luther King Jr School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in TN)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 90% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Martin Luther King Jr School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr School's student population of 1,211 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,211 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#36 out of 1761 schools
(Top 5%)
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71%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Martin Luther King Jr School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Martin Luther King Jr School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Martin Luther King Jr School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
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Hispanic
9%
14%
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Black
34%
21%
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White
46%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥99%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Martin Luther King Jr School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Martin Luther King Jr School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr School is ranked #36 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Martin Luther King Jr School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Jr Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hume - Fogg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Martin Luther King Jr School?
The graduation rate of Martin Luther King Jr School is 99%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr School?
1,211 students attend Martin Luther King Jr School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Martin Luther King Jr School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr School?
Martin Luther King Jr School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr School located?
Martin Luther King Jr School is located in the Watkins Park neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Watkins Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,211 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 87% (Top 1%)
  • : 90% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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