Serving 210 students in grades 2-6, Dr Martin Luther King Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 2-6
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Martin Luther King Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dr Martin Luther King Academy's student population of 210 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr Martin Luther King Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Martin Luther King Academy is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3016 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
95%
18%
White
4%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Martin Luther King Academy's ranking?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy is ranked #3016 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
210 students attend Dr Martin Luther King Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Dr Martin Luther King Academy students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr Martin Luther King Academy offer ?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is Dr Martin Luther King Academy part of?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy is part of Muskegon Heights Public School Academy System School District.
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