Serving 1,252 students in grades 7-12, Martin Luther King Jr School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr School's student population of 1,252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#99 out of 1721 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
36%
21%
White
43%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr School is ranked #99 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% 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 88%.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr School?
1,252 students attend Martin Luther King Jr School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Martin Luther King Jr School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 22:1, 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.
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