Serving 136 students in grades 6-12, Martin L King For Excellence Alt ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin L King For Excellence Alt ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Martin L King For Excellence Alt's student population of 136 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin L King For Excellence Alt ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin L King For Excellence Alt is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1047 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
45%
11%
White
35%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin L King For Excellence Alt's ranking?
Martin L King For Excellence Alt is ranked #1047 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Martin L King For Excellence Alt?
The graduation rate of Martin L King For Excellence Alt is 10%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 90%.
How many students attend Martin L King For Excellence Alt?
136 students attend Martin L King For Excellence Alt.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Martin L King For Excellence Alt students are Black, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin L King For Excellence Alt?
Martin L King For Excellence Alt has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martin L King For Excellence Alt offer ?
Martin L King For Excellence Alt offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin L King For Excellence Alt part of?
Martin L King For Excellence Alt is part of Fayette County School District.
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