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Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School

#5 in Best Public High Schools in Tennessee
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 7-12
  • Nashville, TN
  • 443 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C+
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School is a top rated, public, magnet school located in Nashville, TN. It has 1,232 students in grades 7-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 77% of students are at least proficient in math and 82% in reading.
    Address
    613 17th Avenue North
    Nashville, TN 37203
    Telephone
    (615) 329-8400
    Website
    schools.mnps.org/martin-luther-king-jr-academic-magnet-high-school
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    Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    82%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    77%
    Average Graduation Rate
    98%
    Average SAT
    1320
    94 responses
    Average ACT
    27
    390 responses
    AP Enrollment
    58%
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    Living in the Area
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      C
    3. Housing
      D-
    Median Household Income
    $22,172
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $599
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $104,231
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.51 responses
    Poll
    76%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.51 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 191 responses
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    • Award and Rewards Day
      19%
    • Talent show
      19%
    • Spoken Word, Heritage Day
      19%
    • Diversity Day
      13%
    • Pep Rallys
      13%
    • Band Concerts
      5%
    • Spirit Week
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,232
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    13%
    96%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.57 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.57 responses
    77%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.57 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    21:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $54,152
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    15.1%
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.79 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.79 responses
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.79 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C+
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $12,225/ year
    National
    $12,239
    83%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.78 responses
    40%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.78 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.78 responses
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    Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School Reviews

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    MLK started out easy. I’ve made many friends at this school. I’ve also had 2 unforgettable teachers this year in math and biology and they both were excellent, kind and made the subjects fun. I loved having them! However, I did have 1 teacher this year that did not care about the way students liked their class. The teacher didn’t care about my physical well-being. I think they should have cared, encouraged students and gave more help. I struggled a lot in their class and i’ve had friends who struggled more than I did to the point of failing. As school went on, homework and exam load increased to the point that it’s extremely stressful for many students. It’s hard to handle stress. I’ve experienced a lot of stress from workloads. I also feel discouraged by how school ended. I didn’t have opportunities to say goodbye to my friends on the last day of school due to final exams. Overall, I feel like I learned a lot this year from MLK and my amazing teachers.
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    MLK has a great community. Academics is the focus most definitely. I have been there for six years and I have only had a problem with one teacher. The administration and their communication can be difficult at times, but it has much improved since I was in 7th grade. There is student support for every single sport and I believe that is really important. It is a great place to prepare for college!
    Martin Luther King Magnet High School is a great school academically that is extremely helpful in preparing its students for college. Each teacher there shows genuine care for the well-being of their students, and takes time to help students learn complicated material. Students are challenged by being put into rigorous honors classes as their core education. Because of the rigor from these classes, each child finds helpful ways to study and manage time to best help their academic success. The academically-challenging environment of Martin Luther King Magnet helps give students good work-ethic and work-managing skills, which are extremely important in college and careers.