Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College serves 1,143 students in grades 6-12.
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College's student population of 1,143 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,783 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Early College is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1535 out of 1783 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
64%
34%
Black
22%
5%
White
4%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
80%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
School Reviews
3 11/19/2020
I have the privilege to student teaching at this school and I can honestly say it was amazing!! Students are offered great support and resources to guide them through their education. Teachers and admin work very hard to connect with students and ensure no student is left behind. Overall, this school is amazing and I would 100% recommend this school!
5 11/19/2020
As a teacher at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College, I can say with full confidence that the teachers and staff are committed to serving their students and community. I do not have kids, but if I did, I would be proud to send my kids the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Early College. The administration invests heavily in making sure that the teachers that in front of students are equipped to bring out the best in students academically, socially, and emotionally.
5 11/19/2020
DMLK is a space of learning, family and progress. I love this building not only because it is in my neighborhood but because of all the people who work hard daily. DMLK is my home I am alumni and have decided to come back and teach here because I have not found another school that values relationships as much as DMLK. DMLK is my home and I hope that as I teach here, I continue to make other staff and students feel at home too.
5 11/19/2020
You can come to our School to learn languages. English and Spanish Are provided to celebrate diversity and culture. After a year of Spanish Class students can read at least 3 books in the target language. And if you do not speak English and you really want to learn it; come to us... we offer an after-school program for families and students to learn English By FREE!!
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