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Martin Luther King- Jr. High School

3991 Snapfinger Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038, United States
+1 (678) 874-5402
1.5
Overall Rating

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Martin Luther King- Jr. High School Overview

About This School

Martin Luther King- Jr. High School is a public high in Lithonia, Georgia, serving 1,370 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 22% in ELA and 8% in math. The school maintains a staff of 84 teachers with an average salary of $76,083 and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Additionally, the school provides support through a ratio of 342 students per counselor. Students are 51% male and 49% female. The student body is 92% Black, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or More Races, and 1% White.

1,370
Total Students
Grade 9-12
16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
84 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts22%
Mathematics8%
Science0%

School Information

School Type
public
Grade Levels
Grade 9-12
County
Dekalb County
Students per Counselor
342:1

Martin Luther King- Jr. High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

22%
English Language Arts
City Avg: 23%State Avg: 37%
8%
Mathematics
City Avg: 16%State Avg: 36%
N/A
Science

Class Information

16:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
City Avg: 13.9:1
State Avg: 13.4:1
342
Students per Counselor

Martin Luther King- Jr. High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers
84

Average Teacher Salary

$76,083
City Avg: $76,083
State Avg: $68,409

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
Students per Counselor342:1

Martin Luther King- Jr. High School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.46%
Male
48.54%
Female
Total Enrollment: 1,370 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White0.8%
Hispanic4.82%
Asian0.44%
Black91.53%
Two or More Races2.12%
Native American0.29%

Martin Luther King- Jr. High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Martin Luther King- Jr. High School

Q: What is Martin Luther King- Jr. High School?

A: Martin Luther King- Jr. High School is a high public located in Lithonia.

Q: How many students attend Martin Luther King- Jr. High School?

A: Martin Luther King- Jr. High School has approximately 1,370 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King- Jr. High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King- Jr. High School is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Martin Luther King- Jr. High School

Martin Luther King- Jr. High School is a public high in Lithonia, Georgia, serving 1,370 students in grades Grade 9-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 22% in ELA and 8% in math. The school maintains a staff of 84 teachers with an average salary of $76,083 and a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Additionally, the school provides support through a ratio of 342 students per counselor. Students are 51% male and 49% female. The student body is 92% Black, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or More Races, and 1% White.

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About Martin Luther King- Jr. High School - Lithonia, GA

Quick Facts about Martin Luther King- Jr. High School
School NameMartin Luther King- Jr. High School
School Typepublic
Grade LevelsGrade 9-12
Location3991 Snapfinger Rd, Lithonia, GA 30038, Lithonia, GA
CountyDekalb County
Phone+1 (678) 874-5402
Total Students1,370
Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
Full-Time Teachers84
Rating1.5/10
ELA Proficiency22%
Math Proficiency8%
Science Proficiency%

Frequently Asked Questions about Martin Luther King- Jr. High School

What is Martin Luther King- Jr. High School?

Martin Luther King- Jr. High School is a high public located in Lithonia.

How many students attend Martin Luther King- Jr. High School?

Martin Luther King- Jr. High School has approximately 1,370 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King- Jr. High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King- Jr. High School is 16:1.

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