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Martin Luther King Jr Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 644 students

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2 stars

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Posted November 26, 2012

I was A student and this school is not that great.. my teacher asks me to help her teach the class because I was advanced and would get mad when I do a better job than her. Maybe they will hire better teachers when they rebuild it..I'm so glad i'm out of there and in high school now in the county.. Oh and the prepack food suck too...


Posted January 20, 2012

My scool isnt terrible. The faculty arent lazy either. The faculty and staff work hard for what they are doing @day n nobody cares if your child is coming 2 M.L.K. The staff dont wont them anyways!


Posted May 4, 2010

This is a fantastic school. The teachers work hard, the administration is great, and the sports teams are phenominal.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

207 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
81%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

189 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
66%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

204 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
85%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
3%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

176 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
84%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

180 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
82%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

165 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students55%
Female students64%
Male students46%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English55%
Not migrant55%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students16%
Female students21%
Male students12%
Black students16%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities23%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English16%
Not migrant16%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students57%
Female students67%
Male students47%
Black students57%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English57%
Not migrant57%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students3%
Female students6%
Male students1%
Black students3%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged3%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities5%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English3%
Not migrant3%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students55%
Female students57%
Male students53%
Black students55%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities37%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English55%
Not migrant55%

English: Writing

All Students64%
Female students70%
Male students57%
Black students64%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English64%
Not migrant64%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students16%
Female students20%
Male students13%
Black students16%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged15%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities26%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English16%
Not migrant16%

Science

All Students52%
Female students52%
Male students52%
Black students51%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English52%
Not migrant52%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Accredited with Warning".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

10 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students80%
Female studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black students80%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 99% 26%
Hispanic 1% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 6%
White 0% 57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1000 Mosby St
Richmond, VA 23223
Phone: (804) 780-8011

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