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Martin Luther King Leadership Academy

645 Logan St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Martin Luther King Leadership 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Martin Luther King Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy's student population of 296 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2976 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Martin Luther King Leadership Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Martin Luther King Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Martin Luther King Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Martin Luther King Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Martin Luther King Leadership Academy and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Martin Luther King Leadership Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
72%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Martin Luther King Leadership Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Martin Luther King Leadership Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Martin Luther King Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Martin Luther King Leadership Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Martin Luther King Leadership Academy and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Martin Luther King Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Martin Luther King Leadership Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martin Luther King Leadership Academy's ranking?
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is ranked #2976 out of 3,069 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 34% MI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Martin Luther King Leadership Academy?
296 students attend Martin Luther King Leadership Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Martin Luther King Leadership Academy students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Leadership Academy?
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Leadership Academy offer ?
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Martin Luther King Leadership Academy part of?
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is part of Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is Martin Luther King Leadership Academy located?
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is located in the Madison Area neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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