Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas 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 Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: M.L. King Magnet Elementary School serves the northeast part of Little Rock, AR, encompassing an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy's student population of 414 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
414 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#962 out of 989 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
92%
19%
White
3%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.2%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy's ranking?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy is ranked #962 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy?
414 students attend Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy offer ?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy part of?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy is part of Little Rock School District.
In what neighborhood is Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy located?
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Leadership & Language Magnet Academy is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Little Rock, AR. There are 6 other public schools located in Downtown.
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