Serving 234 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Martin Luther King Jr Education Center 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy's student population of 234 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center 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 Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is 0.35, 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
#2671 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
78%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
63%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy's ranking?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is ranked #2671 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy?
234 students attend Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy offer ?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy part of?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is part of Martin Luther King Jr. Education Center Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy located?
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy is located in the Harmony Village neighborhood of Detroit, MI. There are 2 other public schools located in Harmony Village.
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