School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
37%
Black
97%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Martin Luther King Academy?
88 students attend Martin Luther King Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Martin Luther King Academy students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Martin Luther King Academy offer ?
Martin Luther King Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Martin Luther King Academy part of?
Martin Luther King Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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