Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alternative
- Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alternative serves 253 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 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%.
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 253 students has grown by 153% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 253 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alternative's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 4:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Martin L King Academy For Excellence Alternative is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1246 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤5% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 6-9% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 6% |
| Black | 43% | 11% |
| White | 39% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.25 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≤5% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fayette County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Henry Clay High School (1.2 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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0.0 miles
2208 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40505
(859)381-3740 0.0 n/a n/a - Lexington Liberty Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 708 students
0.8 miles
2585 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(859)381-4979 0.8 K-5 708 - Lexington Madeline M Breckinridge Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 650 students
0.8 miles
2101 St. Mathilda Dr.
Lexington, KY 40502
(859)381-3273 0.8 PK-5 650 - Lexington Henry Clay High School Grades: 9-12 | 2393 students
1.2 miles
2100 Fontaine Rd
Lexington, KY 40502
(859)381-3423 1.2 9-12 2393 - Lexington Ridge Hospital Alt. High School Grades: 6-12 | 21 students
1.5 miles
3050 Rio Dosa Dr
Lexington, KY 40509
(859)269-2325 1.5 6-12 21
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