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Martin Luther King Jr School

613 17Th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203, United States

+1 (615) 329-8400

http://schools.mnps.org/martin-luther-king-jr-academic-magnet-high-school

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Martin Luther King Jr School Overview

About This School

Martin Luther King Jr School is a public high in Nashville, Tennessee, serving 1,280 students in grades 7-12. The school maintains a staff with an average teacher salary of $66,313 and provides academic support through a ratio of 232 students per counselor. Students at the school represent a diverse demographic, with 48% identifying as White, 32% as Black, 9% as Hispanic, 7% as Asian, and 3% as two or more races. The student body is composed of 51% male and 49% female.

1,280

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Grade 7-12

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School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 7-12

County

Davidson County

Students per Counselor

232:1

Martin Luther King Jr School Academics & Test Scores

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Student-Teacher Ratio

232

Students per Counselor

Martin Luther King Jr School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$66,313

City Avg: $68,481

State Avg: $56,501

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio:1

Students per Counselor232:1

Martin Luther King Jr School Student Demographics

Student Body

51.09%

Male

48.91%

Female

Total Enrollment: 1,280 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White48.44%

Hispanic9.06%

Asian6.72%

Black32.03%

Two or More Races3.36%

Native American0.16%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Martin Luther King Jr School

Q: What is Martin Luther King Jr School?

A: Martin Luther King Jr School is a high public located in Nashville.

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

A: Martin Luther King Jr School has approximately 1,280 students enrolled.

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Detailed Information about Martin Luther King Jr School

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About Martin Luther King Jr School - Nashville, TN

Quick Facts about Martin Luther King Jr School
School Name	Martin Luther King Jr School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 7-12
Location	613 17Th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203, Nashville, TN
County	Davidson County
Phone	+1 (615) 329-8400
Total Students	1,280
Student-Teacher Ratio	:1
Full-Time Teachers
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Martin Luther King Jr School

What is Martin Luther King Jr School?

Martin Luther King Jr School is a high public located in Nashville.

How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr School?

Martin Luther King Jr School has approximately 1,280 students enrolled.

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