MNPS Magnet Public School
Martin Luther King Magnet at Pearl
MNPS Magnet Public School · Grades 7–12 · Midtown, Nashville, TN · TN grade A
About Martin Luther King Magnet at Pearl
Martin Luther King Magnet at Pearl is an MNPS magnet public school in Midtown, serving grades 7–12 in Davidson County. Its focus is academic magnet.
It has no attendance zone. Admission is by application through the MNPS school-choice process and is open to any Davidson County family.
Tennessee gave it a letter grade of A for 2024-25. 88% of students met or exceeded state expectations on TCAP, above the 31% average across the 144 public schools in this guide with reported scores. Its TVAAS academic-growth rating is Level 5 (well above average).
It enrolled 1280 students in 2023-24. MNPS describes its pathway as: Citywide application — selective academic magnet (main feeder: Head Middle).
For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is available, WeGo route Rte 23 serves the area, and there is no uniform requirement.
Martin Luther King Magnet at Pearl is one of 7 schools this guide lists in Midtown.
Overview
School typeMNPS Magnet Public School
Grades7–12
NeighborhoodMidtown
CountyDavidson
CostFree public school
Academic Performance
Letter grade issued by the Tennessee Dept. of Education (2024-25)ASource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Proficiency (met/exceeded)88%Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Academic growth (TVAAS)Level 5 · Well above averageSource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, TVAAS growth, from the 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Enrollment1280 (2023-24)Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES CCD, 2023-24
verify ↗ Data last checked: September 4, 2026
Tuition & Vouchers
TuitionFree — public
Transportation & Admissions
MNPS busingYes
WeGo routesRte 23
Walk-in enrollmentNo
Application requiredYes
UniformsNo
Contact & Details
Address613 17th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37203
Focus / ProgramAcademic magnet
Feeder pathwayCitywide application — selective academic magnet (main feeder: Head Middle)
Always confirm zoning and open seats. Attendance zones, magnet/charter lotteries, and enrollment deadlines change. Verify current details directly with the school or MNPS.
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