Martin Luther King Academy (Closed 2008)

Martin Luther King Academy serves 46 students in grades 2-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
59%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Martin Luther King Academy?
46 students attend Martin Luther King Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Martin Luther King Academy students are White, 33% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Academy?
Martin Luther King Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Academy offer ?
Martin Luther King Academy offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Martin Luther King Academy part of?
Martin Luther King Academy is part of Alachua School District.

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