Serving 382 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
382 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2152 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
18%
Black
95%
36%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
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 #2152 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Coachman Elementary School, Robert H Harvey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School?
382 students attend Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School?
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to 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
What school district is Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School part of?
Martin Luther King- Jr. Elementary School is part of Dougherty County School District.
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