Serving 299 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 35%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy's student population of 299 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Martin Luther King Leadership 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 Leadership Academy is 0.45, 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
#2950 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
72%
18%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
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 Martin Luther King Leadership Academy's ranking?
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy is ranked #2950 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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?
299 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, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Martin Luther King Leadership Academy?
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Martin Luther King Leadership Academy offer ?
Martin Luther King Leadership Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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