Serving 105 students in grades 3-5, 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 35%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- 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
School Overview
Dr Martin Luther King Academy's student population of 105 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Empower Ferocious Scholars.
School Rankings
Dr Martin Luther King Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Martin Luther King Academy is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2980 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
90%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
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 #2980 out of 3,025 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 35% 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?
105 students attend Dr Martin Luther King Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dr Martin Luther King Academy students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Martin Luther King Academy?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dr Martin Luther King Academy offer ?
Dr Martin Luther King Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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