Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

Summary:

Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School is a public elementary school in Albany, Georgia, serving 382 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Dougherty County School District.

Despite increased spending per student, from $9,960 in 2016-2017 to $13,495 in 2018-2019, Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Georgia, with statewide rankings between 1,104 and 1,231 out of around 1,250 schools over the past decade. The school's performance on the Milestones Assessment is significantly below the Dougherty County and Georgia state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 15.2% of 3rd graders, 10.7% of 4th graders, and 5.8% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Dougherty County averages of 20.7%, 22.1%, and 31.1%, respectively. The school also has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating that all students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When comparing Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School to the nearby Lake Park Elementary School, which is only 5.85 miles away, it is clear that the school is significantly underperforming academically, with proficiency rates that are often more than double the rates at Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School. This persistent low performance suggests that the school may be facing systemic challenges that have not been adequately addressed, and the high poverty rates among the student population may require targeted interventions and support to address their unique needs.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3125 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Albany, GA 31701

(229) 438-3502

District: Dougherty County

SchoolDigger Rank:
1201^st of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,495

Students who attend Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Radium Springs Middle School
High:	Monroe High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 450

Racial breakdown:

African American:

95.1%

Two or more races:

3.3%

White:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School ranks worse than 96.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 12^th among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Dougherty County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.33. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.1%), two or more races (3.3%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School is 18.4, which is the highest among 14 elementary schools in the Dougherty County School District! (See more...)

Compare Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School employs 24.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School is $13,495, which is the highest among 14 elementary schools in the Dougherty County School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dougherty County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dougherty County 165^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	6.07	1070^th	1101	2.8%
2007	2.71	1115^th	1125	0.9%
2008	11.59	1061^st	1134	6.4%
2009	40.12	778^th	1133	31.3%
2010	5.34	1146^th	1183	3.1%
2011	6.91	1156^th	1212	4.6%
2012	2.06	1188^th	1201	1.1%
2013	1.28	1219^th	1225	0.5%
2014	13.78	1104^th	1231	10.3%
2015	7.20	1217^th	1240	1.9%
2016	9.14	1182^nd	1233	4.1%
2017	7.12	1179^th	1205	2.2%
2018	5.71	1199^th	1209	0.8%
2019	4.67	1231^st	1234	0.2%
2021	7.59	1190^th	1214	2.0%
2022	7.31	1221^st	1244	1.8%
2023	11.36	1153^rd	1242	7.2%
2024	9.33	1201^st	1248	3.8%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	1	557	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	559
2001	2	573	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	575
2002	2	497	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	500
2003	2	497	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	500
2004	2	482	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	485
2005	0	457	0	1	n/a	n/a	1	459
2006	4	423	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
2007	5	449	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	454
2008	4	387	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	391
2009	5	349	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	354
2010	5	321	0	1	0	0	0	327
2011	3	428	0	0	0	0	0	431
2012	4	461	0	0	0	0	0	465
2013	3	508	0	0	0	1	0	512
2014	4	545	1	1	0	1	0	552
2015	5	559	1	1	0	3	0	569
2016	6	585	1	3	0	5	0	600
2017	8	572	1	4	0	6	0	591
2018	17	586	2	4	0	5	0	614
2019	10	487	2	2	0	5	0	506
2020	13	470	0	1	0	8	0	492
2021	8	401	0	4	0	9	0	422
2022	3	360	1	3	0	13	0	380
2023	2	364	1	5	0	10	0	382
2024	3	428	1	3	0	15	0	450

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	559	22.0	25.4	86.4
2001	575	33.0	17.4	90.3
2002	500	34.0	14.7	95.8
2003	500	34.0	14.7	95.8
2004	485	30.2	16.1	86.4
2005	459	31.0	14.8	86.7
2006	427	27.0	15.8	88.5
2007	454	29.5	15.4	94.3
2008	391	28.0	14.0	97.4
2009	354	28.4	12.5	96.9
2010	327	23.6	13.8	95.4
2011	431	23.6	18.2	96.1
2012	465	26.1	17.8	98.5
2013	512	30.4	16.8	98.2
2014	552	40.4	13.6	99.5
2015	569	37.0	15.3	100
2016	600	33.0	18.1	99.5
2017	591	36.4	16.2	100
2018	614	33.9	18.1	n/a
2019	506	38.0	13.3	100
2020	492	38.5	12.7	100
2021	422	31.0	13.6	100
2022	380	25.5	14.9	n/a
2023	382	28.0	13.6	100
2024	450	24.4	18.4	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	559	22.0	25.4	86.4
2001	575	33.0	17.4	90.3
2002	500	34.0	14.7	95.8
2003	500	34.0	14.7	95.8
2004	485	30.2	16.1	86.4
2005	459	31.0	14.8	86.7
2006	427	27.0	15.8	88.5
2007	454	29.5	15.4	94.3
2008	391	28.0	14.0	97.4
2009	354	28.4	12.5	96.9
2010	327	23.6	13.8	95.4
2011	431	23.6	18.2	96.1
2012	465	26.1	17.8	98.5
2013	512	30.4	16.8	98.2
2014	552	40.4	13.6	99.5
2015	569	37.0	15.3	100
2016	600	33.0	18.1	99.5
2017	591	36.4	16.2	100
2018	614	33.9	18.1	n/a
2019	506	38.0	13.3	100
2020	492	38.5	12.7	100
2021	422	31.0	13.6	100
2022	380	25.5	14.9	n/a
2023	382	28.0	13.6	100
2024	450	24.4	18.4	100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$1,858 (18.7%)	$8,101 (81.3%)	$9,960
2018	$2,714 (24.6%)	$8,299 (75.4%)	$11,013
2019	$3,333 (24.7%)	$10,161 (75.3%)	$13,494

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1231^st of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 1153^rd of 1242 Elementary schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	3.3	12.8	9.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dougherty County)	19.2	21.3	2.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	12.2	14.3	2.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dougherty County)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	7.7	7.4	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dougherty County)	22.9	19.8	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	11	18.5	7.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dougherty County)	34.2	27.1	7.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	6.8	6	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dougherty County)	26.2	23.5	2.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	8.2	13.4	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dougherty County)	19.8	14.1	5.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School)	11	19.4	8.4%
5th Grade Science (Dougherty County)	26.5	27.7	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	506	382	24.5%
African American	487	364	25.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	10	2	80%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3125 Martin Luther King Jr Dr	Albany	31701	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 438-3502	450	24	18.4	100.0%	3 (0.7%)	428 (95.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	9.3	1201^st of 1248 public elementary schools	3.8%		11.4	1153^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	7.2%	48	15.2	10.7	5.8	8.3	25.5	11.5	11.5	$13,495	$3,333	$10,161
Lamar Reese School of the Arts	Public	PK, KG-5	1215 Lily Pond Rd	Albany	31701	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3495	351	26	13.5	100.0%	4 (1.1%)	346 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	38.7	714^th of 1248 public elementary schools	42.8%		34.2	778^th of 1242 public elementary schools	37.4%	64	37.0	39.6	37.3	37.0	18.9	25.5	39.2	$10,180	$1,081	$9,100
Radium Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2400 Roxanna Rd	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3395	446	31	14.3	100.0%	36 (8.1%)	350 (78.5%)	44 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (3.1%)	11.7	1161^st of 1248 public elementary schools	7.0%		13.1	1118^th of 1242 public elementary schools	10.0%	43	1.7	20.6	14.1	6.7	27.9	9.0	20.5	$10,163	$1,118	$9,045
Alice Coachman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1425 W Oakridge Dr	Albany	31707	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3488	447	31	14.4	100.0%	20 (4.5%)	410 (91.7%)	10 (2.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	8.5	1215^th of 1248 public elementary schools	2.6%		10.5	1173^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	5.6%	42	14.5	7.4	7.3	10.5	14.7	20.0	9.1	$10,594	$1,445	$9,149
Morningside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	120 Sunset Ln	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3387	331	26	12.7	100.0%	5 (1.5%)	293 (88.5%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.9%)	20.8	999^th of 1248 public elementary schools	20.0%		12.1	1140^th of 1242 public elementary schools	8.2%	141	10.9	18.2	28.3	34.8	31.8	14.9	26.7	$11,227	$1,390	$9,836
West Town Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1113 University St	Albany	31707	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3409	293	26	11.3	100.0%	2 (0.7%)	289 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18.4	1030^th of 1248 public elementary schools	17.5%		11.5	1148^th of 1242 public elementary schools	7.6%	118	31.9	7.0	27.1	21.3	2.3	22.0	23.7	$10,963	$1,342	$9,621
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	518 W Society Ave	Albany	31701	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(229) 431-3373	424	27	15.7	94.6%	4 (0.9%)	406 (95.8%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	61.2	442^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	64.6%		55	508^th of 1242 public elementary schools	59.1%	66	34.6	41.9	62.5	61.5	40.9	31.3	57.8	$10,582	$823	$9,758
International Studies Elementary Charter School	Public	PK, KG-5	2237 Cutts Dr	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3384	437	34	12.8	95.9%	18 (4.1%)	321 (73.5%)	89 (20.4%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	38.5	717^th of 1248 public elementary schools	42.5%		47.4	584^th of 1242 public elementary schools	53.0%	133	31.3	25.7	44.9	29.9	41.9	27.5	39.1	$12,267	$993	$11,274
Robert H Harvey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1305 E 2nd Ave	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3367	464	28	16.3	100.0%	3 (0.6%)	454 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	16.2	1079^th of 1248 public elementary schools	13.5%		16.7	1070^th of 1242 public elementary schools	13.8%	9	16.7	11.3	19.5	25.0	22.6	16.9	28.6	$10,388	$1,355	$9,033
Turner Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Leonard Ave	Albany	31705	Dougherty County	Dougherty County	No	No	No	Yes	(229) 431-3406	467	35	13.1	100.0%	12 (2.6%)	412 (88.2%)	37 (7.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	12.9	1139^th of 1248 public elementary schools	8.7%		9.8	1193^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	3.9%	54	17.4	8.1	16.9	26.1	17.6	11.3	25.4	$11,072	$1,303	$9,769

Frequently Asked Questions about Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School

What district is Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School in?

Dougherty County

How many students attend Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 450 students attended Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School.

Is Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School a good school?

Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.8% of Georgia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School?

Students at Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School are 95% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Martin Luther King- Junior Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Radium Springs Middle School
High : Monroe High School

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