Martin Luther King Leadership Academy

645 Logan St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Martin Luther King Leadership 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 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Martin Luther King Leadership Academy's student population of 301 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Martin Luther King Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is 0.43, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MI)
#2826 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
36%
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10-14%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
9%
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Black
73%
18%
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White
5%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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0.43
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martin Luther King Leadership Academy's ranking?
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is ranked #2826 out of 2,925 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 36% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Leadership Academy?
301 students attend Martin Luther King Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Martin Luther King Leadership Academy students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Leadership Academy?
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Leadership Academy offer ?
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Leadership Academy part of?
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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