Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy

16827 Appoline St
Detroit, MI 48235
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Martin Luther King Jr Education Center 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 42:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy's student population of 380 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
380 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Martin Luther King Jr Education Center 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 Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is 0.02, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2574 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
34%
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20-24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
42:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
18%
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White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is ranked #2574 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy?
380 students attend Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy has a student ration of 42:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy part of?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is part of Martin Luther King Jr. Education Center Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy located?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is located in the Harmony Village neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Harmony Village.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 42:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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