Serving 879 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John R King Academic And Performing Arts 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 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 879 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy's student population of 879 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
879 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John R King Academic And Performing Arts 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 John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy is 0.08, 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
#2871 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy's ranking?
John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy is ranked #2871 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy often compared to?
John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Macdowell Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy?
879 students attend John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy?
John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy offer ?
John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy part of?
John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
In what neighborhood is John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy located?
John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy is located in the Bethune Community neighborhood of Detroit, MI.
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