Mlk Steam Magnet Academy (Closed 2013)

Serving 333 students in grades 5-6, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Mlk Steam Magnet Academy by grade.

School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(11-12)
10%
37%
(11-12)
23%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
94%
18%
White
3%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mlk Steam Magnet Academy.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.12
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Mlk Steam Magnet Academy?
333 students attend Mlk Steam Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mlk Steam Magnet Academy students are Black, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mlk Steam Magnet Academy?
Mlk Steam Magnet Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mlk Steam Magnet Academy offer ?
Mlk Steam Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Mlk Steam Magnet Academy part of?
Mlk Steam Magnet Academy is part of Benton Harbor Area Schools School District.

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