Martin L. King Jr. Middle School

879 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

King Middle School, located in the Grant Park neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Atlanta Public Schools system. The school is known for its historic campus and its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that balances core curriculum requirements with a variety of elective opportunities. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, the school emphasizes student engagement, leadership, and community involvement.

In addition to its academic programs, King Middle School places a significant emphasis on fostering a supportive school culture. The school integrates technology into the classroom to enhance learning and offers various extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and academic clubs, to promote holistic student development. By leveraging its location near historic landmarks and community resources, the school strives to create an enriching educational experience that reflects the diverse character of its surrounding Atlanta community.

879

Total Students

65.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Martin L. King Jr. Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	55
Black	642
Asian	4
Two or More	32
American Indian	4

Black
642 (73.0%)
White
142 (16.2%)
Hispanic
55 (6.3%)
Two or More
32 (3.6%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-5400
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	879
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	856
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 323

Grade 7 282

Grade 8 274