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#2525 of 2,648 schools in NC
Martin Luther King JR Middle
Middle School · Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools · Charlotte, NC
A Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 Bilmark Ave, Charlotte, NC 28213
- Math 27% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Martin Luther King JR Middle score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Martin Luther King JR Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,612
Median home value
$251,700
Median rent
$1,341/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
46.1%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,573 | Compare → |
| Northside Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Gov's Village Stem (upper)Enrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 671 | Compare → |
| James Martin MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 691 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools
- Schools in district
- 184
- Rank in district
- #164 of 179
- District spending per student
- $12,198NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Martin Luther King JR Middle is listed in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Martin Luther King JR Middle
Martin Luther King JR Middle is a public middle school in Charlotte, NC, part of Charlotte-mecklenburg Schools, serving approximately 899 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,525 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Martin Luther King JR Middle
What grades does Martin Luther King JR Middle serve?
Martin Luther King JR Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Martin Luther King JR Middle?
Martin Luther King JR Middle has an enrollment of approximately 899 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King JR Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Martin Luther King JR Middle is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Martin Luther King JR Middle rank in NC?
Martin Luther King JR Middle ranks #2,525 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Martin Luther King JR Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Martin Luther King JR Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Martin Luther King JR Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Martin Luther King JR Middle has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Martin Luther King JR Middle a charter school?
No, Martin Luther King JR Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Martin Luther King JR Middle a Title I school?
No, Martin Luther King JR Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Martin Luther King JR Middle?
99.7% of students at Martin Luther King JR Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 899
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Mecklenburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.5%
- Phone
- (980) 343-0698
- Area population (ZIP 28213)
- 45,676
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28213; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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