King Middle School

King Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
545 Hill St SE,  Atlanta, GA
Grant Park Neighborhood
Atlanta Public Schools
3.3
818 Students
C+
Niche Grade
Serving almost 1000 6th to 8th grade students in the Grant Park area, King Middle School's international baccalaureate program elevates both its curriculum and its students to become top achievers. The first public school in the United States to be named after civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Junior, the school takes the international aspect of its baccalaureate status seriously, instilling students with a global perspective as it prepares them to conduct themselves with honor and compassion as they enter the competitive environment of the modern world. As part of the IB curriculum, students have their pick of a number of elective courses including art, chorus, orchestra, swimming, and career and technology education. Extracurriculars available to students range from dance, theater, junior beta, student government, and debate team to competitive sports including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, track and field, and cheerleading. The school also hosts non-competitive sports like cycling, kickball, and swimming. To elevate the aspirations and future success of its students, King Middle School offers mentorship programs with community partners like Emory University, Atlanta University Center, Georgia State University, and community volunteers who work tirelessly to give pupils the tools they need to succeed in high school and higher education.

School Details

Head of School
Paul Brown
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
25%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
61
Full Time Teachers
61
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.8%

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
6
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
6%
State Average
15.6%
Science
0.5%
State Average
10.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
290:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Black
74.6%
White
11.9%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/13/2024
I'm a parent of 3 that have made their way through the public school system - 2 have special needs and I can tell you from my experience that if you have a high-achieving child they will probably be ok at King, if they can overlook the constant fighting. If you have children with special needs howev...
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1.0 parent
5/14/2022
Students (especially the girl students) are sexually harassed with no punishment to their harasser, and in some cases, get in trouble for seeking justice. The administration justifies these actions and don't punish the male students because they’re on the football or basketball team. It’s horrifying...
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4.0 parent
2/3/2022
Please ignore any reviews that suggest that there is systematic racism against white students. The statement in itself shows a lack of knowledge of what constitutes systematic racism and reveals a clear bias. The reality is that some white parents are uncomfortable in predominantly black spaces and...
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1.0 parent
2/2/2022
Systemic racism and homophobia are prevalent at this school. My son is picked on daily for being both white and gay. He has his hair pulled and also beat up by another student (who was expelled). The administration has taken no action that has changed the situation for him at all. We are now leaving...
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