Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College in Denver

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	2/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) data from Colorado Department of Education.
College Readiness	5/10	The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Colorado Department of Education, using 2025 Average SAT score data from Colorado Department of Education, and using 2025 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Student Growth	8/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - CO CMAS - Cohort-referenced data from Colorado Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - CO PSAT/SAT - Cohort-referenced data from Colorado Department of Education.

Posted: August 19, 2026

I absolutely love this school I mean the adults in the building are friendly most of the students are nice and there is little to no fights at this school like the most fights that I seen in a year was 2 shout out to this school for always keeping a system that supports kids when they need help such as edgenuity and many other resources that can help you mentally too

Posted: January 6, 2023

Dmlk is a great school, I highly recommend it. They have so many opportunities and electives like STEM, modern band, art, P.E., Sims fiyola, orchestra, and many others. The people here are super nice and friendly, same with the teachers.

Posted: November 19, 2020

DMLK offers its students opportunity to thrive. As staff, we emphasize taking care of not just academic needs but also social emotional well being of our students. We take pride in our diversity and encourage our students to be proud of their heritage.

Posted: November 19, 2020

My students are awesome! They get the highest score in their AP Language and Culture Test. I am so proud of them. I love my DMLK community, We support each other. We are a family!

Posted: November 19, 2020

As a long time teacher at DMLK, I would highly recommend this school to any students who are serious about their future and their education. This school has several great programs going for it, many of which are not available at other neighborhood schools. We have great classes available for Visual Art, Choir, Band, Piano, Orchestra, Drumline, Digital Photography, STEM (Engineering), Speech and Debate, and so many more! This school is truly a gem in Far North East Denver. When we are allowed to go back in person, you should come and visit. There is no harder working staff in Denver. Come and judge us for yourself. Panther Pride Starts Here!

Posted: November 19, 2020

I am so proud to be part of the DMLK family. My children have been empowered by the caring teachers and rigorous academics at this school, and I have never met a team more vested in the success of their students.

Posted: November 19, 2020

It's a great school! I have been teaching here for years and our teachers are fantastic. Our administration really prioritizes progress for all students and goes to bat for resources for our kids.

Posted: November 19, 2020

DMLK is a school where differences are celebrated. The leadership at DMLK focuses on providing equity in learning for all students by providing the unique supports they need. Mental health is a corner stone in DMLK's culture. Every student is valued and every staff member is valued as well. DMLK is a real family where students are the priority!

Posted: November 19, 2020

DMLK has an amazing staff that cares deeply about its students. The kids at this school are hardworking and brilliant! DMLK is also one of the few schools that is committed to anti-racist schooling and is constantly updating its curriculum to meet the needs of its BIPOC students.

Posted: November 19, 2020

This school does an awesome job of getting kids ready for post secondary options. At this school each child is recognized for their potential and provided numerous pathways to explore that potential. I highly recommend this school.

Posted: November 19, 2020

This is a tremendous learning environment. The most caring faculty I have every seen. The teachers in this school bend over backwards for the students. it's been a great experience.

Posted: November 19, 2020

DMLK is so amazing! The teachers care so much. Often times, parents can't always pick up supplies for the students and some teachers have taken time to drop them off to those students. That is what caring about education looks like!

Posted: November 19, 2020

Enjoy working at DMLK, we provide great services to support students to be college ready and offer Concurrent Enrollment opportunities to help students earn college credit for free!

Posted: November 19, 2020

Posted: February 25, 2015

I am a former student from this school, and this is one of the few places I call home. The teachers work hard in order to help their students achieve their goals. They're more than just teachers, some students consider them friends even family! It's a small school and everyone is welcoming towards each other. The student population is very diverse; I've met some of the coolest people here. Yes, once in a while there are a couple fights; however, it's mostly the middle school population, and those situations get resolve very quickly. Whether a student decided to pursue a higher education or not, every student is required to apply to colleges and scholarships during their senior year. I graduated this school in 2014. Now, I'm at a university pursuing a major in engineering. I had an absolutely amazing experience at this school. Nevertheless, everyone's experience may not be the same, so please don't judge a book by it's cover. Like any regular school there are students who are not serious about their education, but there are remarkable students who strive to succeed. It's still developing, but this school is going to exceed expectations in the future! #PantherForLife #JKGoBuffs!

Posted: May 20, 2014

More than anything mlk more than just being a school and community its a family because we all stay together and help eachother out im not just talking about the students im also talking about the teachers. There are teachers that more than just being a teacher to us turn into friends, we go to them for advice and they are always there. This school is different but unique sure its not the best because it has its ups and downs like any other school but its not bad and the students are not horrible like all of you guys claim. You should judge a school or generalize that mlk is bad and horrible because of a few student also because you can never judge a book by its cover when you don't know how things really are. Keep it to yourself, because everyones quick to point out a few of the bad things but never take the time to point out all of the good ones this school, students and teachers have to offer! #studentclassof2015

Posted: May 19, 2014

Reading all these negative reviews about MY school are just so unfair, i say this because a lot of those "descriptions" fit only a short amount of students in my school, everyone else is awesome! If you guys got the chance to be at my school for just one day, you'd see how much students appreciate their teachers, and how much we all love each other. This is the only school i'm not scared to get bullied in, I have friends who go to a suburban High school, and guess what? They hate it because there is so much bullying going on in there. MLK has changed my life, if you ask me, BEST SCHOOL EVER!!!!!!!! *This is from someone who ACTUALLY knows the school enoug

Posted: May 19, 2014

The problem with most these reviews if they are very one sided. I have been going to this school since 6th grade and turning into a senior next year. I have been her for 5-6 years. There is a large rotation in teachers due to the districts RIBing system. This has been the most helpful school I know. Friends of mine go to other schools and refer to their struggles regularly. I will not be the first student here to say that MLK is a second home to me. I can't think of any actual controversy between the students. We have always worked to together and always will. The staff this year do nothing BUT care for us. I am infuriated that some of you people are so ignorant about the situation. I understand some of the reviews are from former teachers or students, but they never gave this school a chance. They were most likely forced here against their will and had A bad experience. Nothing in this world is peachy and I would suggest some of you do your OWN research about our community before taking advise from a review website. That includes my reply as well. Don't trust me if you don't want, but as a veteran of this facility, I can guarantee you that this school is THE BEST in DPS.

Posted: April 25, 2014

The biggest issue with this school is that there is little or no adult control over the kids - the kids rule the school and they take full advantage of it. Kids coming to school drunk and high and selling drugs. One student begged me to take her out of class because no one was listening to the teacher, kids were messing around and talking out of turn and one kid was rolling on the floor doing whatever he wanted and the teacher couldn't get him to stop. Kids wandering the halls evading adults, leaving school grounds for hours at a time, and kids being locked out of classrooms regardless of the reason for being late. Punishment rather than Positive Behavior incentives and supports are employed, and it does not work. Adults in the school do not enforce their own rules and then wonder why kids don't behave or learn in the classroom. I briefly worked at this school and live in the community, and I would not recommend this school to any families. I think it needs to close and be reopened by a charter school system that works.

Posted: February 14, 2014

If there was a grading system for this school I would give it an F-. Worst school to be in. Teacher's work so hard, and if working with horrible students isn't enough- they are treated worse by admin- teacher's have to go to meetings every day, and are assigned work on top of their daily, and hourly work. To make things worse, students have NO respect for each other, themselves, or the teachers that work hard to teach them. I feel bad for the teachers honestly; it's not a suitable place for learning or teaching, students won't allow it, and teacher's are burnt out. If the score of this school wasn't enough to convince you to stay out- hopefully all the one star ratings will be. TURN AROUND if you are looking for a school to put your child in, and TURN AROUND if you are looking for a school to teach in.

Posted: February 14, 2014

THIS IS THE WORST SCHOOL IN THE GREEN VALLEY RANCH AREA! I have been trying to get my son's report card from the last quarter and have yet to get it. When I inquire about it all I get is that their system is down or they have yet to recieve them yet. What do I have to do to get some results? They complain about parent involvement but I am an involed parent and I still get NO results. The principal does not return emails and hides when she hears parents complaining in the office. MY CHILD WILL NOT RETURN TO THIS HORRIBLE SCHOOL NEXT YEAR!

Posted: December 2, 2013

Kids are very rude, very disruptive, and out of control in all the classrooms. I feel bad for the teachers, they work so hard, and they are so nice; but all the students (especially the bad ones) abuse or take advantage. If I was a teacher, i wouldn't work here, and parents, if you are looking for a school to put your child- I wouldn't even consider this at all. If I could give it 0 stars, as a student- I would give it a 0.

Posted: December 2, 2013

Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the greatest people of all time. He was just, fair, peaceful, and kind. It is really sad that it doesn't live up to it's name. You would think that the students would show the same qualities of Dr. MLK, but they don't. The students have no respect for authority, nor themselves- they disrespect themselves and the others around them- and I don't think this is what Dr. MLK Dreamed. I feel bad for the teachers; they work so hard to come back to a school to be mistreated, put down, harassed, and threatened. If I was a teacher, I wouldn't apply here; why? You Can't Teach Kids Who Don't Care. Most of the kids that go to this school don't care about themselves or others. If you are a teacher looking for a school to work at- don't apply here, if you are a parent looking to enroll your child in this school, don't enroll your child here, and if you are a student looking for a nice school to attend- don't apply.

Posted: November 14, 2013

Students are out of control, they have little to no respect for how hard the teachers work. It's sad that they don't really care how they talk to each other or the staff; nevertheless how they act. Many of them disrupt the class and mistreat the teachers and fellow students. I wouldn't place all the blame on the Whole School, but mostly it's the Middle School. The High School students are more mature, but still lack respect for teachers and other students.

#	Name	Type	City	State	Overall Rating	Distance
1	Sterling Hills West	Area of Town	Aurora	CO		7.6 mi
2	Cherry Creek	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Denver	CO		11.1 mi

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