King Middle School

King Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
545 Hill St SE,  Atlanta, GA
Grant Park Neighborhood
Atlanta Public Schools
3.1
801 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
14:1
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
58
Full Time Teachers
58
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
GreatSchools
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%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 10 Reviews
1.0 other
10/6/2025
For a School that you’d think would stand for everything Martin Luther King Jr. himself stood for, this school does not. When I went here I went through tons of bullying from both students, staff, and teachers. Whenever I went to someone who I thought could be a trusted adult, they told me it would...
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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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King Middle School

King Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Atlanta, GA and is served by the Atlanta Public Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 801 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 15% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 25% are proficient in reading. King Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $663,253. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maynard Holbrook Jackson High School, Carver Early College, Carver High School, and more. Learn more about what Atlanta has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near King Middle School.

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