Martin Luther King Preparatory High School

1530 Dellwood Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
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Bottom 50%
Serving 491 students in grades 9-12, Martin Luther King Preparatory High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Martin Luther King Preparatory High School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
491 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Martin Luther King Preparatory High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Preparatory High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1760 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤1%
31%
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5%
37%
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10-14%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
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Black
92%
21%
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White
1%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Martin Luther King Preparatory High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
55-59%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Martin Luther King Preparatory High School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin Luther King Preparatory High School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Preparatory High School is ranked #1760 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Martin Luther King Preparatory High School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Preparatory High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Station High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Martin Luther King Preparatory High School?
The graduation rate of Martin Luther King Preparatory High School is 55-59%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Preparatory High School?
491 students attend Martin Luther King Preparatory High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Martin Luther King Preparatory High School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Preparatory High School?
Martin Luther King Preparatory High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Preparatory High School offer ?
Martin Luther King Preparatory High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Martin Luther King Preparatory High School part of?
Martin Luther King Preparatory High School is part of Achievement School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Preparatory High School located?
Martin Luther King Preparatory High School is located in the Frayser neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 21 other public schools located in Frayser.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 491 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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