King Middle School
Tel:
(404)802-5400
- King Middle School serves 664 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 16% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
King Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
- King Middle School's student population of 664 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 664 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- King Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of King Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1941 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 93% | 37% |
| White | n/a | 40% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atlanta Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to King Middle School is Department Of Corrections (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Department Of Corrections (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 409 students
0.3 miles
688 Grant St Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404)624-6226 0.3 K-5 409 - Atlanta D. H. Stanton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 265 students
0.8 miles
970 Martin St Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404)802-4200 0.8 PK-5 265 - Forsyth Department Of Corrections Alternative School
Grades: 3-12 | 21 students
0.8 miles
300 Patrol Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478)992-5916 0.8 3-12 21 - Atlanta Parkside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 579 students
0.9 miles
685 Mercer St Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404)802-4100 0.9 PK-5 579 - Atlanta Maynard H. Jackson- Junior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1138 students
1.0 miles
801 Glenwood Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404)802-5200 1.0 9-12 1138
School Reviews
| 5 KING MIDDLE SCHOOL WHAT THAT PLACE LET YOU BE WHO YOU WANT TO BE. AH KING HAS THE VEST STUDENTS LIKE ME SUCEED. GOOD PLACE TO MAKE FRIENDS. - Posted by Student/Alumni - NSALA |
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