Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School

1307 Shurling Dr
Macon, GA 31211
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Serving 675 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 675 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in GA
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School serves the northeast part of Macon, GA, covering an attendance area of approximately 11.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School's student population of 675 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#2013 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
14%
39%
13%
40%
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
92%
36%
White
3%
34%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
97%
0.15
(22-23)
41.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
63%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is ranked #2013 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
675 students attend Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School part of?
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School is part of Bibb County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 675 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School serves the northeast part of Macon, GA, covering an attendance area of approximately 11.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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