D
Needs Improvement
47/100

Martin Luther King Jr Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 500 Bilmark Ave, Charlotte, NC 28213
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st percentile in North Carolina
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.93 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 53rd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

47
Repit Score
out of 100
899
Students
enrolled
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%1/1003.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%53/100Students gain 0.93 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.98 in 2009–19; 52nd percentile in North Carolina (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −38 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency20% (−26 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency11% (−31 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black22%8%reading -7 pts, math -11 pts19th percentile (list)
Hispanic19%12%reading -15 pts, math -16 pts5th percentile (list)
Asian30%30%reading -46 pts, math -46 pts8th percentile (list)
Low-income18%10%reading -12 pts, math -12 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 500 Bilmark Ave
City Charlotte
ZIP Code 28213
District 3702970
NCES School ID 370297002784
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 28213

Understanding the community around Martin Luther King Jr Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,708
Per Capita Income $29,228
Poverty Rate 13.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%
High School or Higher 86.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $221,000
Median Rent $1,211
Owner-Occupied 48.6%
Renter-Occupied 51.4%
View full data for ZIP 28213 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Martin Luther King Jr Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.4%
Female 45.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 60.6%
Black 32.5%
Asian 3.2%
White 1.6%
Two or More Races 1.9%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 899
Teachers (FTE) 53.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Martin Luther King Jr Middle?
Martin Luther King Jr Middle has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Middle?
Martin Luther King Jr Middle has 899 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr Middle serve?
Martin Luther King Jr Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Martin Luther King Jr Middle receive per student?
Martin Luther King Jr Middle receives $15,997 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Martin Luther King Jr Middle in 28213 ▼
Avg Home Value
$326,510
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,567
1-Year Change
+0.8%
% Renters
51.4%

Other Schools in 28213

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026