KING MIDDLE SCHOOL

King Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Atlanta Public Schools school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 711 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, King Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact King Middle School at (404) 802-5400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

545 Hill St SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
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KING MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Atlanta, GA with about 711 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
711
Teachers:
48.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 711 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending KING MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
90.2%
Hispanic/Latino
7.3%
White
1.4%
Two or more races
0.7%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.