King Middle School
Tel:
(404) 802-5400
King Middle School serves 711 students in grades 6-8.
King Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
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 711 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 711 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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School Comparison
King Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of King Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1946 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 15% |
| Black | 90% | 37% |
| White | 2% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Atlanta School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to King Middle School is Maynard H. Jackson- Junior High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Atlanta Atlanta Neighborhood Charter - Elementary School Charter School
Math: 63% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 403 students10
0.3 miles
688 Grant St Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-6226 0.3 K-5 403 - Atlanta Barack And Michelle Obama Academy Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 259 students10
0.8 miles
970 Martin St Se
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 802-4200 0.8 PK-5 259 - Forsyth Department Of Corrections Alternative School
0.8 miles
300 Patrol Rd
Forsyth, GA 31029
(478) 992-5916 0.8 n/a n/a - Atlanta Parkside Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 629 students10
0.9 miles
685 Mercer St Se
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 802-4100 0.9 PK-5 629 - Atlanta Maynard H. Jackson- Junior High School Math: 24% | Reading: 30%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,205 student10
1.0 miles
801 Glenwood Ave Se
Atlanta, GA 30316
(404) 802-5200 1 9-12 1,205
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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