Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alternative
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alternative serves 233 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alternative placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alternative places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alternative's student population of 233 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 233 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alternative is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alternative is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1234 out of 1246 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10-14% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 7% |
| Black | 44% | 10% |
| White | 39% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.40 |
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Graduation Rate | ≤5% | 90% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fayette County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alternative is Frederick Douglass High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ridge Hospital Alt. High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Liberty Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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2208 Liberty Rd
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(859) 381-3740 0.0 n/a n/a - Lexington Liberty Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 705 students
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2585 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) 381-4979 0.8 K-5 705 - Lexington Madeline M Breckinridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 658 students
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2101 St. Mathilda Dr.
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3273 0.8 PK-5 658 - Lexington Frederick Douglass High School Grades: 9-12 | 965 students
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2000 Winchester Road
Lexington, KY 40505
(859) 381-4233 1.1 9-12 965 - Lexington Henry Clay High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,219 students
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2100 Fontaine Rd
Lexington, KY 40502
(859) 381-3423 1.2 9-12 2,219
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