Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School's student population of 149 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2650 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
90%
17%
White
3%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School's ranking?
Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School is ranked #2650 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School often compared to?
Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Toledo Preparatory And Fitness Academy, Grove Patterson Academy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School?
149 students attend Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School?
Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School offer ?
Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School part of?
Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School is part of Toledo City School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School located?
Martin Luther King Academy For Boys Elementary School is located in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Toledo, OH. There are 2 other public schools located in Roosevelt.
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